Re: mandatory HIV testing

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In my opinion, I dont know why ANY pregnant woman would refuse this test? Your blood is going to be drawn anyways for other tests, and IF you had HIV, you could drastically lessen the chances of mother/fetus trasmission....Why would someone NOT want to know their HIV status? Especially if you do not have the risk factors, then why would it matter if they tested your already drawn blood anyways? It wouldn't be putting you out at all, since they need to take your blood for other reasons (to determine blood type and other things).

>I would like to pose a question to all the ladies and healthcare
>professionals on this forum. At my last prenatal appointment, I was
>offered an HIV test. I was also told that if I refused the test, then I
>would have to sign a refusal form, and my baby would be tested without
>my consent soon after birth. The results of my baby's test would then
>be given to me, indirectly revealing my status as well.
>
>I do not have risk factors for HIV, and I understand the reasoning is to
>decrease fetal transmission, though this seems like a breech of my
>rights. In otherwords, I have the right to refuse testing prenatally,
>though my infant will be tested providing the results anyway, thus
>revoking my right to refuse the test. I live in New York Sate. I
>believe New York is one of the only states that enforces this. I would
>be interested in hearing anyone's opinion and feelings on this matter. -
>Erin

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