Woman sues dr for telling her she's HIV+

in some states, newborns are automatically tested for HIV antibodies...i don't want to say all b.c i am not sure about others.

Edited by ms_wonderland - Jan 23 2013 at 12:04am

stardaqueenb23 wrote: Anyone responsible for your care from CNA-Doctor can look at your charts. You just cannot disclose the information to anyone who does not directly provide care for the patient.

You can't tell them that in here.. They'll be like, "lol she don't know nothin about hippa" and try to make it like you're dumb..

Although I wouldn't say, "responsible" (they'll try to belittle the little cnas for that) id just say anyone partaking in the care...

Edited by coconess - Jan 23 2013 at 12:12am

nicks_hotmama06 wrote: How did they perform surgery without testing her for HIV? Wouldn't that be extremely stupid and careless for the doctor and medical staff that performed the actual surgery??? Something does not add up....

This is what I believe and that's why I initially didn't even respond to this thread.  If gastric bypass is an invasive surgery, they would have given her an HIV test.

And maybe HIV test are administered differently across the US because when I went in for my annual pap, I was referred to the lab for blood work and an HIV test was done without my consent...Hell, when I was called in for the pap results, I was surprised that she mentioned my HIV results.  This must be procedure at the hospital that I go to because they have always done the test during my routine check-up.  I didn't sign a damn thing. The only informed consent paperwork I've signed is that which they give me when I sign up during my first visit.

Hell, when I was pregnant I was tested for HIV before they broke my water.  What I look like denying them access to test my blood for HIV if I'm about to push out a baby.  To make matters worse, I had to have a c-section.
I believe she knew she was HIV (+) or the Dr. who performed the gastric bypass was incredibly stupid.  There is more to this story because what's presented here don't make sense.


Edited by Quiann00 - Jan 23 2013 at 12:55am

hmm if you research this topic there does not seem to be a firm direct answer despite federal law on HIPAA

stardaqueenb23 wrote: coconess wrote: stardaqueenb23 wrote: Anyone responsible for your care from CNA-Doctor can look at your charts. You just cannot disclose the information to anyone who does not directly provide care for the patient. You can't tell them that in here.. They'll be like, "lol she don't know nothin about hippa" and try to make it like you're dumb.. Although I wouldn't say, "responsible" (they'll try to belittle the little cnas for that) id just say anyone partaking in the care... I know about HIPPA since I worked in a nursing home for a few years and CNAs were aloud and even encouraged to read the charts, most chose not to and only took report from the nurse. Whenever certain issues would rise about not getting reports CNAs were often told by nurse management that the charts are there for you to read. The lead CNA on every wing is present for care plan meetings with the doctor, charge nurses, administrates, and PT in which they cover what is in the charts as well as add to them. Also whenever a patient with specific care needs is brought in they have in-services in which they go over information in the charts with the CNAs and nurses. so yeah....