Testing Without Consent? (Press, 26 November 1987)
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Summary: Testing Without Consent? (Press, 26 November 1987)
On 26 November 1987, concerns were raised in Wellington about individuals being tested for AIDS antibodies without their consent. Mr Bill Logan, a spokesman for the Gay Task Force, and Mr Warren Lindberg, a director of the AIDS Foundation, highlighted the issue, stating that this practice contradicts established health protocols which mandate informed consent for AIDS testing. According to guidelines from the Aids Advisory Committee for the Health Department, doctors are required to inform patients if they intend to test for the AIDs antibody, seek their permission, and offer counselling on the potential implications of the test results.
Mr Logan mentioned that he had assisted approximately six individuals in filing complaints with hospitals after they discovered that their blood had been tested for AIDS without their awareness or approval. However, Dr Richard Meech, the chairman of the AIDS Advisory Committee, contested the claims, stating that while he occasionally hears reports of such incidents, he has not noted it as a widespread issue.
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