Testing Pregnant Women
The WSMA supports the USPHS/CDC guidelines urging that pregnant women
undergo HIV counseling and testing and that those found to carry HIV be
urged to take appropriate anti-retroviral treatment to protect their
offspring. (EC Rpt A, A-96) (Reaffirmed A-23)
The WSMA supports the Center for Disease Control guidelines and strongly
urges all providers seeing pregnant women to become aware of the clinical
evidence and to implement standards for screening and treating women for
HIV infection. (Res A-1, A-96) (Amended A-23)
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Abbreviations for House of Delegates report origination:
EC – Executive Committee; BT – Board of Trustees; CPA – Council on
Professional Affairs; JC – Judicial Council; CHS – Community and Health
Services