§ 23-6.3-5. Reasonable efforts to secure consent.
No involuntary testing for HIV shall take place under any of the exceptions set forth in § 23-6.3-4, unless reasonable efforts have been made to: (1) Secure voluntary consent from the individual to be tested, or in the case of a minor patient, from the legal parent or guardian of the minor patient; and (2) Provide verbal or written information as specified in § 23-6.3-3(h).
History of Section.P.L. 2009, ch. 196, § 1; P.L. 2009, ch. 289, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 23-6.3 - Prevention and Suppression of Contagious Diseases — HIV/AIDS
Section 23-6.3-2. - Definitions.
Section 23-6.3-3. - HIV screening and testing of adults, adolescents, and pregnant women.
Section 23-6.3-4. - Exceptions to consent requirements.
Section 23-6.3-5. - Reasonable efforts to secure consent.
Section 23-6.3-6. - Due process — Right to bring suit.
Section 23-6.3-7. - Confidentiality.
Section 23-6.3-8. - Protection of records.
Section 23-6.3-9. - Penalties and remedies.
Section 23-6.3-10. - Notification of disclosure.
Section 23-6.3-11. - Discrimination prohibited.
Section 23-6.3-12. - Administrative relief.
Section 23-6.3-13. - HIV Counseling, Testing, Referral and Services Sites (HIV CTRS).
Section 23-6.3-14. - Reporting and notification of HIV/AIDS.
Section 23-6.3-15. - Laboratory analyses and reporting.
Section 23-6.3-16. - Insurance exemption.
Section 23-6.3-17. - Rules and regulations.