voluntary opt-out testing
Defined in 1 place of the United States Code.
The term “voluntary opt-out testing” means HIV/AIDS testing—
(A) that is administered to an individual seeking other health care services; and
(B) in which—
(i) pre-test counseling is not required but the individual is informed that the individual will receive an HIV/AIDS test and the individual may opt out of such testing; and
(ii) for those individuals with a positive test result, post-test counseling (including referrals for care) is provided and confidentiality is protected.
Source
- 2006–present42 U.S.C. § 300FFThe Public Health and Welfare · Early diagnosis grant program · in this section