Abstract
National guidelines recommending a shift from risk-based to routine HIV testing for persons ages 13-64 are described. The role of nurses, particularly medical-surgical nurses, in increasing the number of people screened is discussed.
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Adult
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Diagnostic Tests, Routine / standards*
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Early Diagnosis
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HIV Infections / diagnosis*
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Humans
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Medical-Surgical Nursing / standards*
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Middle Aged
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Nurse's Role*
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Pilot Projects
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Practice Guidelines as Topic*
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Program Evaluation
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United States
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Young Adult