This article discusses the Israeli Medical Association's ethics committee requirement for doctors in their nation to treat all patients regardless of illness. Now, why that sounds progressive & great, you need to really think about it. In 2013, medical professionals in an allegedly civilized nation were having to be told they must treat patients with HIV. Sort of knocks the wind out of those sails doesn't it?
I'm very glad the committee made the announcement. However, it seriously sucks it had to be made in the 1st place. I'm not sure if this committee has any teeth to enforce this declaration. Even if it does, how many of these doctors will risk it & refuse to treat a + person?
So, yes Virginia, there's still such a thing as HIV discrimination.
Cya...
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