Case and commentary: Peer-reviewed article should needlestick protocols influence documentation or disclosure of a patient's HIV status?

Heightened privacy and confidentiality stakes around HIV have resulted in unique anonymity and nondisclosure policies and practices. This commentary on an occupational exposure case considers benchmarks in the evolution of HIV testing. Persistent stigma continues to exacerbate ethical complexities and ambiguities clinicians face in an "end the epidemic" era.