Talk of The Villages Florida - View Single Post - Help with surprise bill for blood test
View Single Post
 
Old 07-07-2020, 05:21 AM
Ele201 Ele201 is offline
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2020
Posts: 262
Thanks: 475
Thanked 199 Times in 97 Posts
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by MSchad View Post
I googled this:
Your doctor can't test you without your consent. HIV tests can only be done with the consent or at the request of the patient. Some states require written consent; for others, verbal consent is sufficient (visit Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for the requirements in your state).
Yes, you’re right! I remember that many years ago, my doctor at the time asked me if I wanted an HIV test. I declined and that was that. It requires consent.