Counselling and disclosure of HIV status to retropositive patients by various health regulatory

Introduction: HIV counselling and disclosure of status play a vital role in care, treatment and support of retropositive patients. This ensures that people have the access to antiretroviral treatment. The study was conducted in a Non Government Organization among 61 retropositive patients. It was observed that for majority of the patients written consent was not obtained from them (55.7%) and laboratories. This kind of practice should be curtailed. Qualified medic which will motivate people to come forward for testing voluntarily. HIV counselling and disclosure of status play a vital role in care, treatment and support of retropositive patients. This ensures that people have the right to know their HIV status with confidentiality, and benefit from increased access to antiretroviral treatment. The study was conducted in a Non Government Organization among 61 retropositive patients. It was observed that for majority of the patients (52.5%) pre and post test counselling was not done, and also written consent was not obtained from them (55.7%) before HIV testing, at both government hosiptals, private hospitals and laboratories. This kind of practice should be curtailed. Qualified medic al practitioners should be trained in this regard which will motivate people to come forward for testing voluntarily. : Retropositives, Counselling, Consent.