Mandatory testing for A.I.D.S. rejected
Routine mandatory testing for A.I.D.S. antibodies has been rejected by New Zealand nurses.
Delegates representing the 26,000 members of the Nurses’ Association voted unanimously at the association’s annual conference in Wellington yesterday to oppose universal or routine mandatory testing for antibodies to the H.I.V virus.
However, the nurses supported the availability of voluntary anonymous testing for those at risk with informed consent and appropriate counselling.
The nurses said that they recognised A.I.D.S. as a big problem requiring high priority and urged the Government to devote substantial funds to support education, research, and treatment in the fight against the virus.
“The association reaffirms its commitment to protecting the human rights of persons affected with A.I.D.S. as well as those of care givers.
“The association acknowledges and reaffirms the commitment of the nursing profession to providing care to all A.I.D.S. sufferers.”
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