Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in Florida
Is it legal for a medical office to write on the front of a patients chart that they are HIV positive?
Asked on 8/23/09, 8:18 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Alan Wagner
Wagner, McLaughlin & Whittemore P.A.
Yes. It is reasonable to notify those that may care for the patient of the additional risk so that proper precautions can be taken. The chart cannot be shown to anyone not part of your healthcare, though.
Answered on 8/23/09, 10:51 am
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