Common use of AIDS Clause in Contracts

AIDS. AIDS is the clinical definition given to the onset of certain life- threatening infections in persons whose immune systems have ceased to function properly as a result of infection with HIV. Epidemiological The study of disease patterns, causes, distribution and mechanisms of control in society. HIV is the acronym for “human immuno deficiency virus”. HIV is a HIV HIV testing virus which attacks and may ultimately destroy the body’s natural immune system. taking a medical test to determine a person’s HIV status. This may include written or verbal questions inquiring about previous HIV tests; questions related to the assessment of ‘risk behaviour’ (for example questions regarding sexual practices, the number of sexual partners or sexual orientation); and any other indirect methods designed to ascertain an employee’s or job applicant’s HIV status. HIV positive having tested positive for HIV infection. Infected employee an employee who has tested positive for HIV or who has been diagnosed as having HIV/AIDS. a process of obtaining consent from a patient which ensures that the Informed consent person fully understands the nature and implications of the test before giving his or her agreement to it.