What are the requirements for documenting oral consent for rapid HIV testing?
Consent must be noted in the patient’s medical record and should include the date and name of person ordering the test. In non-medical settings, consent should be noted in the program’s testing documentation for each client. The facility may wish to document refusal of the test as a means of documenting counseling without testing if that is to be billed for, or if the provider wants a record of the refusal to help determine if future offers are necessary.
