PUB HEALTH-HIV TESTING

Amends the AIDS Confidentiality Act. Provides that information concerning testing for HIV infection in subjects may be provided according to guidelines. Provides that a health facility may combine the form used to obtain written informed consent for HIV testing with forms used to obtain written informed consent for general medical care or any other medical test or procedure. Provides that no health care provider or professional may order an HIV test without making available to the person tested information about the meaning of the test results, the availability of additional or confirmatory testing, if appropriate, and the availability of referrals for further information or counseling (now, the provision only applies to a health care professional). Includes provisions concerning informed consent by health care providers and professionals (now, provisions only apply to health care providers). Makes corresponding changes in provisions concerning the disclosure of test results. Contains provisions concerning the delivery of test results. Provides that the Department of Public Health shall provide grants to expand voluntary routine HIV testing in health facilities.