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Current as of December 30, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
An individual tested shall be notified of a positive test result by the physician ordering the test, his designee, a physician designated by the applicant or by the Department of Public Health. Such notification shall include:
(1) Face-to-face post-test counseling on the meaning of the test results, the possible need for additional testing, and the need to eliminate behavior which may spread the disease to others;
(2) Information as to the availability of appropriate health care services, including mental health care, and appropriate social and support services; and
(3) Explanation of the benefits of locating, testing and counseling any individual to whom the infected individual may have exposed the HIV virus and a full description of the services of public health with respect to locating and counseling all such individuals.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Alabama Code Title 22. Health, Mental Health, and Environmental Control § 22-11A-53 - last updated December 30, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/al/title-22-health-mental-health-and-environmental-control/al-code-sect-22-11a-53.html
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