The Role of Patient Autonomy in Medical and Legal Approaches to HIV-antibody Testing in the United Kingdom

Halliday, Samantha

Abstract

This article considers whether there is ever justification for performing a HIV-antibody test without the patient’s consent, for example because a surgeon fears for his or her own safety, or in order to provide epidemiological information regarding the spread of HIV infection within the United Kingdom.

Citation

Halliday, S. (1995). The Role of Patient Autonomy in Medical and Legal Approaches to HIV-antibody Testing in the United Kingdom. Cambrian law review, 26, 101 - 114

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Publication Date: 1995
• Deposit Date: Oct 31, 2019
• Journal: The Cambrian law review.
• Print ISSN: 0084-8328
• Publisher: Department of Law, University College of Wales Aberystwyth.
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 26
• Pages: 101 - 114