In Connecticut, what must a Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) consent form disclose?

In Connecticut, an HIV consent form is particularly important as it serves to protect the rights and privacy of individuals being tested for HIV. One essential disclosure required by the consent form is identifying who will be receiving a copy of the test results. This information is crucial because it addresses concerns about confidentiality and ensures that the individual understands who will have access to potentially sensitive health information. The individual must provide informed consent, which includes being adequately informed about the handling of their results to make an educated decision on whether to proceed with the testing.

The other aspects, while relevant in the context of medical testing, do not hold the same legislative weight under Connecticut law as the disclosure of result recipients. The type of test being administered, the cost of the test, and the provider performing the test, while important considerations for patients, are not specifically mandated disclosures in the consent process for HIV testing in Connecticut.