       Document 0281
 DOCN  M9630281
 TI    [Is there an increased risk of infection in trauma surgery emergency
       admission for medial personnel by unknown HIV-positive patient status?]
 DT    9603
 AU    Mathiak G; Wening JV; Froschle G; Jungbluth KH; Abteilung fur Unfall-
       und Wiederherstellungschirurgie,; Universitatskrankenhaus, Hamburg,
       Eppendorf.
 SO    Unfallchirurgie. 1995 Oct;21(5):247-50. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE
       MED/96076617
 AB    In the trauma emergency room 212 patients were asked--according to
       German law--for a blood sample for HIV-testing. Nine (4.2%) victims
       rejected the test, another 3 (1,4%) did not meet the study criteria
       since they were previously known to be HIV-positive or suffering from
       AIDS disease. None of the finally tested 200 patients was HIV-positive.
       On an anonymous questionnaire that was handed out additionally, 64% of
       the patients said they would accept HIV-testing without consent prior to
       operative treatment. 49% would reject HIV-testing without consent in
       non-operative treatment.
 DE    Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome/PREVENTION & CONTROL/  TRANSMISSION
       Adult  AIDS Serodiagnosis/LEGISLATION & JURISPRUD  *Disease
       Transmission, Patient-to-Professional  *Emergencies  English Abstract
       Female  Germany  Human  HIV Seropositivity/*TRANSMISSION  Informed
       Consent/LEGISLATION & JURISPRUD  Male  Patient Acceptance of Health Care
       Risk Factors  Wounds and Injuries/*SURGERY  JOURNAL ARTICLE

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