False-positive self-reports of HIV-1 infection

Preliminary HIV test result disclosure: lessons we can learn

“…However, one patient did not attend and is being contacted again; Learning need for other medical staff : The benefit of information sharing from this common scenario will be valuable to all members of the team as it can affect any specialty doctor or nursing team; Media pressure : Misdiagnosed patients or patients needing retesting may suffer undue anxiety and wish to seek media attention to highlight such issues; Use of resources : False diagnosis of HIV infection can lead to significant costs and utilization of resources. 2,7 …”

“…Use of resources : False diagnosis of HIV infection can lead to significant costs and utilization of resources. 2,7…”