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Old 05-02-2012, 06:43 PM   #10
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No it isn't. HIV screening is appropriate for most patients in a routine H&P. Without consent it is illegal in some states, but as long as you ask the patient if it's ok and/or get the form signed, you are golden.
"because she felt like it" ....doesn't really sound like she got consent beforehand
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