Six Homosexuals Treated For A.r.c. (Press, 5 December 1984)
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Summary: Six Homosexuals Treated For A.r.c. (Press, 5 December 1984)
On 5 December 1984, it was reported that six homosexuals in Auckland were receiving treatment for conditions related to AIDS (A.R.C.), a disease linked to the Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome. According to Mr Bruce Burnett, co-ordinator of the AIDS Support Network, these individuals had contracted the illness while travelling overseas. The symptoms they exhibited included unexplained diarrhoea and swollen lymph nodes. Mr Burnett mentioned that the Health Department was considering the establishment of a confidential register for individuals diagnosed with AIDS. He expressed support for such a register, suggesting it would allow the monitoring of case numbers discreetly, without compromising the identities of those affected. Only the patients' general practitioners would have access to their names, and the information on the registry would be coded to ensure confidentiality. Dr Rod Ellis-Pegler, a consultant in infectious diseases at an Auckland Hospital, voiced his concerns regarding the idea of compulsory notification for AIDS-related conditions. He pointed out that the diagnoses for AIDS were often not definitive, suggesting that mandatory reporting could be problematic.
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