Should there be any restrictions on the professional practice of HIV+ medical or health care workers? If so, what should they involve?
Yes, of course, there should be restrictions on professional practice of HIV+healthcare or medical workers as mentioned below-
1- The fact of being positive to be conveyed to authorities and the co-workers.
2- Universal precautions to be followed.
3- Sterilisation and disinfection to be implemented with all the possible attention.
4- Blood borne infection transmission to be verified.
5- Relevant counseling sessions, training, Workshop should be made mandatory. This can improve awareness and prove to be more constructive.
6- If appropriate, a substitute work can be found for a healthcare worker.
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