Encouraging Testing for HIV

A person's request for testing for HIV should be honoured.

Reasons for requesting repeated testing for HIV should be explored.

A negative history of risk factors for HIV infection does not eliminate the need for testing and counselling because the person may not want to reveal risk-producing behaviours or partners' risk behaviours or be aware that his or her, or the partner's behaviours are risk factors for HIV infection.

Even if a person chooses not to be tested at a specific time, appropriate counselling about risk-reduction is recommended.

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