Frequently asked question: Are you obliged to tell anyone that you have HIV?

You are not obliged to tell anyone else that you have HIV; the choice and responsibility are entirely yours. However, in some situations, it is wise to discuss it, for example, if there is clearly a risk of infection (through unprotected sexual contact or blood-to-blood contact).
Your doctor, nurses and other healthcare providers have an obligation to maintain professional confidentiality. They cannot tell anyone that you are HIV infected. From the age of 16, this also includes your parents, if you do not want to inform them. Doctors can inform other healthcare providers, but only if you give your consent for them to do so.

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