HIV testing mandatory?

[nana070710]

Is Hiv testing mandatory while your pregnant? I live in ny and today when i went to my ob the front desk wanted me to sign a paper for hiv testing and she said it was mandaroy and required by law BUT ON THE paper clearly said its voluntary any input??! I got tested in july and i know im clean just gets me upset that they said its mandatory i refused to sign and the lady was really annoyed and angry. Is this true??

[princesscoming0115]

I believe so they test at 1st trimester and 3rd trimester. I'm in NY also

[wyattsmom2015]

How would you know if her office is lying. You were not there to hear what exactly was said or how it was stated. Any office I have went to that required a test That was not required by state law always said to be seen in their office the test had to be done but it is not required by law.

[Future_Mommy1984]

ALSO....just because you are in a committed relationship doesn't mean anythinG. Simpky suspecting someone of cheating...please. You should get tested for the sake of your child and not rely on someone else to tell the truth. It would be pretty sad if one day you were tested and turned up positive because that committed relationship that provided you no risk at all suddenly gave you HIV. wow....spouses lie....spouses cheat without you suspecting.....NO WAY!

[Future_Mommy1984]

ALSO, ROckROSE Is right. You don't have to consent to testing because then they will just test your newborn baby. Let him take the brunt of it because a simple blood draw was too much. And THAT test you don't have a consent to. It IS mandatory if you refuse an HIV teST.

[Future_Mommy1984]

The doctor isn't lying nor their staff. It is mandatory for their office just like any other OB office

[wyattsmom2015]

Some of you have too much faith in other people. It is not ok to be lied to by someone responsible for your care no matter why they are lying. I will not go to a Dr that lies to me or that has staff that lies to me. I do not deal with people who lie, I even teach my children that it is best to tell the truth and face the consequences to anything they have done or said. I expect the same from anyone who I do business with and especially anyone that is in charge of my children's or my healthcare. Never tell someone they should not be mad about someone lying to them because it is unacceptable for a Dr or their office to lie.
I get tested with each baby because that is the only time I get tested for such things. If I had been tested within the last year and they were wanting to test me again I would refuse. I don't consent to extra testing that I do not believe is necessary and I have refused tests at the Drs office. You only need to get tested yearly if you are in a committed relationship or are married and every six months maybe sooner if you have reason to believe your spouse is cheating or you are dating and you should also be tested after any accidents or any exposure to blood or bodily fluids. I think it is very important to get tested for any diseases but if you are married and have had no risk exposure then it is pointless to get it done monthly.

You may need to be tested I do not know your personal life, That is for you to decide. On the other hand if they did as you said I would find a new Dr and get tested then. Good luck and make sure you let them know you are not happy about what they did.