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![](images/global/clr_pxl.gif) | ![](images/global/clr_pxl.gif) | ![](images/global/clr_pxl.gif) | ![](images/global/clr_pxl.gif) | Highlights![](images/global/clr_pxl.gif) | ![](images/global/clr_pxl.gif) | ![Arrow](images/arrow.gif) | Starting on August 17, 2009, VA will no longer require that patients sign a form to consent to HIV testing or that they receive scripted, standardized pre- and post-test counseling before and after HIV testing. See link below for more information. | ![](images/global/clr_pxl.gif) | ![](images/global/clr_pxl.gif) | ![](images/global/clr_pxl.gif) | ![Arrow](images/arrow.gif) | Questions and Answers on New HIV Testing Consent Policies | ![](images/global/clr_pxl.gif) | ![](images/global/clr_pxl.gif) |
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Reviewed/Updated Date: July 16, 2009 |
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