European Respiratory Society
Guidelines for disclosing HIV-antibody test results to clients
Summary
Because of new preventive therapies, HIV-antibody testing of asymptomatic individuals now has clear clinical benefits. Consequently, greater numbers of individuals are expected to seek testing. This article, based on the authors' experiences with disclosing HIV-antibody test results to a high-risk group of men, makes recommendations for how best to present HIV-antibody results. Disclosing HIV-antibody results provides an educational opportunity as well as a psychological challenge for clinicians. Some unusual client reactions are detailed in the case studies.
Prognia summarises this guideline for reference and education. It is not medical advice. Always check the official guideline and current local protocols before acting on it.
Study materials
At a glance
- Organisation
- European Respiratory Society
- Published
- 1992
- Region
- International (Europe)
- Language
- English
- Added to Prognia
- 25 July 2026
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