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PL CO (96)1: Guidelines for pre-test discussion on HIV testing

  • Document type:
    Professional Letter - Chief Officer
  • Author:
    Department of Health
  • Published date:
    22 March 1996
  • Primary audience:
    Professionals
  • Gateway reference:
    1996
  • Series number:
    PL CO (96)1
  • Pages:
    2
  • Copyright holder:
    Crown

This circular encloses a copy of guidance which was prepared in consultation with the Chief Medical Officers' Expert Advisory Group on AIDS (EAGA). The guidance was produced in response to concern that there is a lack of consistency in the content of pre-test discussions. It is intended to ensure that all individuals requiring an HIV test receive appropriate discussion prior to testing.

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