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. 2005 Dec;31(12):698–702. doi: 10.1136/jme.2005.011734

Ethics of HIV testing in general practice without informed consent: a case series

J Fraser 1
PMCID: PMC1734059  PMID: 16319230

Abstract

This case series presents two general practice cases where HIV testing occurred, or results suggestive of HIV were received, before informed consent was obtained. Bioethical and professional principles are used to explore these dilemmas.

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