Disclosing HIV Status to an Employer

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This paper discusses the laws regarding the employment of peoples that are HIV positive and how those laws impact their lives regarding medical care. In particular, the paper discusses the role that the health organizations, Medicare and Medicaid, have in providing care to people infected with HIV or AIDS. The paper concludes that Medicaid plays a critical role in the lives of individuals with HIV/AIDS and will continue to do so more as the population of individuals grows.

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"There is no legal obligation to disclose HIV status to an employer unless it in some way affects the way job abilities are performed. The reason why is that HIV cannot be transmitted through casual contact at the workplace. There are exceptions to this rule, including professions such as surgeon or emergency room nurse, where someone could be exposed to your blood. The law does not require an employer to be sympathetic; disclosure can result in disappointment."

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