Guest guest Posted January 30, 2007 Report Share Posted January 30, 2007 Imagine what this number may be in smaller, less HIV savvy cities! January 29, 2007 L.A. Patients Turned Away HIV positive Los Angelenos are turned away from health care in shockingly high numbers, according to a study released by the Institute on Sexual Orientation Law and Public Policy. Fifty-six percent of skilled nursing facilities, 47% of obstetricians and 26% of plastic surgeons say they refer people with HIV to other providers, in spite of laws against such discrimination HIV positive Los Angelenos are turned away from health care in shockingly high numbers, according to a study released by the Institute on Sexual Orientation Law and Public Policy. Fifty-six percent of skilled nursing facilities, 47% of obstetricians and 26% of plastic surgeons say they refer people with HIV to other providers, in spite of laws against such discrimination Regards, Vergelpowerusa dot org"What we think, or what we know, or what we believe is, in the end, of little consequence. The only consequence is what we do." - Ruskin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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