Criminalisation of HIV transmission: an overview for clinicians

Priyanka Saigal; Matthew Weait; Mary Poulton

doi:10.1136/sextrans-2017-053456

Criminalisation of HIV transmission: an overview for clinicians

Priyanka Saigal, Matthew Weait, Mary Poulton

Schools of Law and Education

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Abstract

The law surrounding criminal liability for HIV transmission is complex, but informing patients of potential culpability is arguably1 part of our professional duty. The purpose of this summary is to simplify and guide clinicians by explaining the legal basis for criminalising HIV transmission, defining reckless transmission and discussing how disclosure, condoms and treatment as prevention (TasP) may impact criminal liability. Lastly, it discusses how this information can easily be conveyed to patients.

Original language	English
Journal	Sexually transmitted infections (STI)
Volume	94
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1136/sextrans-2017-053456
Publication status	Published - 2 May 2018

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HIV
Criminal Law
clinical care

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