New York's law requiring HIV name-based reporting and partner notification has not dampened individuals' willingness to be tested for the disease, according to a study by the State Health Department's AIDS Institute.
The study allays fears that name-based HIV reporting would deter HIV testing behavior.
"The state's name-based reporting law is a valuable tool in tracking HIV infections in a timely manner," said State Health Commissioner Richard F. Daines, M.D. "The study provides solid evidence that the law does not deter testing."
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