wants us to be tested for HIV with our annual exams. Should the government be allowed to do this? Should the government pay for this test?
2006-09-22 06:24:16 · 10 answers · asked by carrie 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
I believe that it was stated that it would be a voluntary test that would become part of a regular exam. If you felt that you did not need the test or would not like to have the test I would assume you could request to not have it done. the government researches many health concerns and have probably found that those who are regularly tested for AIDS were able to be treated faster if they did have AIDS. Many government agencies make suggestions that you may or may not follow. Also, i believe that this is something not in the near future.
2006-09-22 19:09:58 · answer #1 · answered by ekaty84 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
government should not mandate any testing to be done. They don't belong in the doctor's office. Free testing has been available for years, and all it will do is stop people from getting their annual exams. Not to mention that far more women get annual exams, then men, and it would once again be infringing on a person's rright to privacy. This is a slippery slope. The people worried about their health are not the ones who have HIV. People who don't protect themselves against the virus definitely don't get annual exams. Something is wrong with this, it isn't settling right...even if someone found out they had it, they wouldn't necessarily protect others, or tell others. There are ways to find out, for free, if you have it. And these clinics are confidential. In a doctor's office, they would put that in your file, woith your name, and we still discrimintae against people who have it. This is no good
2006-09-22 06:42:17 · answer #2 · answered by hichefheidi 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's another test, yes, but well worth it. There are plenty of happily, married men and women out there who wouldn't even dream of their spouse cheating when in fact they have...This test might be very beneficial to people in those circumstances so in case God forbid, their spouse has strayed and picked something up, especially as lethal as HIV or AIDS, they can start treatment right away. It will also keep those who are "afraid of knowing" from not being tested so at least they do know and then maybe they will decide to protect their future partners from disease...As for teenagers, I think it's an excellent idea. Way too many teens take part in unprotected sex. This mandatory test will let them know they have the virus so that they too, can get treatment and move forward in their lives. I don't neccessarily like the government imposing tests, medical care on us, but this I have to say is a good idea for all of us in America.
2006-09-22 06:30:00 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The government is doing a lot more wrong than HIV testing. I got tested a few years ago 'cause I was wild when I was younger. It was the best decision I ever made. I never have to worry about it again, (unless my husband cheats on me, in which case I will kill him and being HIV positive will be just be the icing on the proverbial cake).
2006-09-22 06:34:50 · answer #4 · answered by wittbelle 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not mandated, it's a suggestion. ATLANTA — Testing for the AIDS virus could become part of routine physical exams for adults and teens if doctors follow new U.S. guidelines expected to be issued by this summer. Federal health officials say they'd like HIV testing to be as common as a cholesterol check.
The guidelines for voluntary testing would apply to every American ages 13 to 64, according to the proposed plan by the U.S. Centers for Disease control and Prevention.
2006-09-22 06:32:01 · answer #5 · answered by trc_6111 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I at first taught it was a little overboard. But then I really thought about it and realized there are so many people out there who have it and don't know, then give it to there partners, and children. If it would help slow the disease down, I would be willing to be tested.
2006-09-22 06:33:20 · answer #6 · answered by The Invisible Woman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't think it's a bad idea, and if the government wants this to be a part of our annual exams, health care providers will have to cover the cost. if you have no provider, the government will cover it.
2006-09-22 06:29:09 · answer #7 · answered by Debi K 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no way the government can so this practice. do you mean to tell me the bush goernment will pay for hiv testing doubtful.
2006-09-22 06:27:45 · answer #8 · answered by d s 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I saw a report on the NBC news. I couldn't believe this. The reporter was uncritical and made it sound like this was just going to be done. There must be more to the story.
2006-09-22 06:27:13 · answer #9 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No and yes....but the thing is that everyone that is having unprotected sex should get checked constantly....special if you doin massive casual sex...ya know? soo they shouldn't be allowed and if they do i t they should pay for it.
2006-09-22 06:30:04 · answer #10 · answered by i_cant_be_not_cocky 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋