Ethical Issues Around Pregnancy and HIV
Authors address the ethical concerns around HIV-testing and treatment in pregnant women through a case study discussion and a review of state laws for perinatal and newborn testing. Clinicians should make sure they are aware of the laws and best practices in their jurisdiction in order to best prevent HIV transmission perinatally.
Citation:
Tessmer-Tuck JA, Poku JK, Burkle CM. When courts intervene: public health, legal and ethical issues surrounding HIV, pregnant women, and newborn infants. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2014 Nov;211(5):461-9.
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