Mr. Gavann inadvertently discovered the HIV test result in his medical file during a follow-up visit at Dr. Wooldridge's office weeks later. The HIV test was negative. In deposition testimony in the case, Dr. Wooldridge admitted to the illegal conduct. According to Mr. An HIV test without advance consent can be emotionally disastrous for a patient and subject a person to future discrimination in insurance and employment.
Medical experts agree.
According to Donald E. Craven. It is critical to a patient's welfare, and to public health in general, that patients know in advance that they are taking an HIV test. A decision to take an HIV test and the HIV test result, whether it is negative or positive, has significant psychological consequences for a patient. I was shocked to find an HIV test result in my medical record. I filed this lawsuit so that this kind of conduct will be stopped.