HIV self-testing: a time to revise current policy

Lucy Frith

doi:10.1016/S0140-6736(07)60113-5

HIV self-testing: a time to revise current policy

Lucy Frith^*

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A review of government policy about self-testing for HIV is needed in the UK. Since 1992 to sell or otherwise provide a member of the public with any form of self-test for HIV has been illegal in that country. This policy, which was developed at a time when HIV was regarded as different from other diseases (ie, exceptionalism) in public health measures is now outdated. New technologies that enable rapid and accurate HIV testing are now becoming available. 4 To increase the uptake of HIV testing and truly respect patient autonomy we need to challenge this outmoded practice and remove the legal obstacles to self-testing for HIV.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	243-245
Number of pages	3
Journal	Lancet
Volume	369
Issue number	9557
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(07)60113-5
Publication status	Published - 20 Jan 2007

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