141A.7 - TEST RESULTS -- COUNSELING -- APPLICATION FOR SERVICES.

        141A.7  TEST RESULTS -- COUNSELING -- APPLICATION FOR
      SERVICES.
         1.  At any time that the subject of an HIV-related test is
      informed of confirmed positive test results, counseling concerning
      the emotional and physical health effects shall be initiated.
      Particular attention shall be given to explaining the need for the
      precautions necessary to avoid transmitting the virus.  The subject
      shall be given information concerning additional counseling.  If the
      legal guardian of the subject of the test provides consent to the
      test pursuant to section 141A.6, the provisions of this subsection
      shall apply to the legal guardian.
         2.  Notwithstanding subsection 1, the provisions of this section
      do not apply to any of the following:
         a.  The performance by a health care provider or health
      facility of an HIV-related test when the health care provider or
      health facility procures, processes, distributes, or uses a human
      body part donated for a purpose specified under the revised uniform
      anatomical gift Act as provided in chapter 142C, or semen provided
      prior to July 1, 1988, for the purpose of artificial insemination, or
      donations of blood, and such test is necessary to ensure medical
      acceptability of such gift or semen for the purposes intended.
         b.  A person engaged in the business of insurance who is
      subject to section 505.16.
         c.  The performance by a health care provider or health
      facility of an HIV-related test when the subject of the test is
      deceased and a documented significant exposure has occurred.
         d.  The performance by a health care provider or health
      facility of an HIV-related test when the subject of the test is
      unable to provide consent and the health care provider or health care
      facility provides consent for the patient pursuant to section 141A.6.

         3.  A person may apply for voluntary treatment, contraceptive
      services, or screening or treatment for HIV infection and other
      sexually transmitted diseases directly to a licensed physician and
      surgeon, an osteopathic physician and surgeon, or a family planning
      clinic.  Notwithstanding any other provision of law, however, a minor
      shall be informed prior to testing that, upon confirmation according
      to prevailing medical technology of a positive HIV-related test
      result, the minor's legal guardian is required to be informed by the
      testing facility.  Testing facilities where minors are tested shall
      have available a program to assist minors and legal guardians with
      the notification process which emphasizes the need for family support
      and assists in making available the resources necessary to accomplish
      that goal.  However, a testing facility which is precluded by federal
      statute, regulation, or centers for disease control and prevention
      guidelines from informing the legal guardian is exempt from the
      notification requirement.  The minor shall give written consent to
      these procedures and to receive the services, screening, or
      treatment.  Such consent is not subject to later disaffirmance by
      reason of minority.  
         Section History: Recent Form
         99 Acts, ch 181, §11; 2003 Acts, ch 108, §35; 2007 Acts, ch 44,
      §25; 2007 Acts, ch 70, §8
         Referred to in §141A.9, 915.43