HIV testing - A standard part of your yearly physical

[neosoul]

Originally Posted by Coramoor

I don't know everything that goes into a physical currently...but wouldn't it make more sense to make about a hundred other tests standard before even considering HIV?

For instance Hep?

I applaud the CDC for wanting to promote awareness but I don't think making it a part of your physical is such a great idea, my #1 reasoning being that it takes away anonymity of who's -ve or +ve (hmm maybe that's the CDC's goal). Your dr will HAVE to report it to Health Department, and you can forget about being discreet.

I say include it in the physical, but let the patient decide if they want it done or not