Confidentiality and the acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS): an analysis of the legal and professional issues

Hayter, Mark

Abstract

Confidentiality is one of the most significant concepts in health care and nursing practice, particularly in the arena of HIV infection and AIDS. The implications for individuals of deliberate or accidental disclosure of their HIV status can and does have far reaching effects. This paper will explore the concept of confidentiality by discussing the legal and professional issue of confidentiality and AIDS. The nature of the law and guidance by professional bodies allow exceptions to the respect of confidentiality in certain situations. AIDS and the need for confidentiality often is in conflict when public health considerations are deemed to be involved. The law is poorly developed in this area and often professional guidance is less than clear.

Citation

Hayter, M. (1997). Confidentiality and the acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS): an analysis of the legal and professional issues. Journal of advanced nursing, 25(6), 1162-1166. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-2648.1997.19970251162.x

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: May 25, 1996
• Online Publication Date: Jun 28, 2008
• Publication Date: 1997-06
• Journal: Journal of Advanced Nursing
• Print ISSN: 0309-2402
• Publisher: Wiley
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 25
• Issue: 6
• Pages: 1162-1166
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-2648.1997.19970251162.x
• Keywords: General Nursing
• Public URL: https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/423595
• Publisher URL: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1046/j.1365-2648.1997.19970251162.x