UK government reviews ban on HIV-positive health staff | Dental Tribune International: "- Sent using Google Toolbar"
LONDON, UK: The Department of Health in the UK has confirmed that the current policy of preventing HIV-positive surgeons and dentists from working in the UK is under review. Under the Department of Health rules, HIV-positive health workers working in surgery, dentistry and specialist nursing, as well as obstetrics and gynaecology are not permitted to carry out invasive surgery or “exposure-prone procedures” that may pose a blood contamination risk.
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