AIDS and the Law, Fourth Edition Book

AIDS and the Law provides comprehensive coverage of the complex legal issues, as well as the underlying medical and scientific issues, surrounding the HIV epidemic. Covering a broad range of legal fields from employment to health care to housing and privacy rights, this essential resource provides thorough up-to-date coverage of a rapidly changing area of law.The new Fourth Edition of AIDS and the Law brings you up-to-date on the latest developments, including:Explanation of why asymptomatic HIV infection is a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and similar federal and state nondiscrimination statutes;Analysis of factors involved in complying with state statutory standards on HIV testing and confidentiality of HIV-related information;Review of current options for immigrants with HIV seeking permanent residence in the United States and the impact of HIV as a statutory basis for exclusion:Critical assessment of the courts' rulings on knowing transmission, or risk of transmission, of HIV as a criminal offense under federal and state law.Read More