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Should we screen for HIV in the emergency department?

No thanks, says this emergency physician.

Shadowfax cites a litany of reasons, including HIV not being relevant to many patient complaints, worsening delays, taking on liability, and the lack of counseling services for positive tests.

To a lesser extent, similar obstacles exist in primary care offices, despite the recent ACP recommendation to screen everyone over the age of 13.

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