The Confidentiality of HIV Information _____

The confidentiality of HIV information _____.

A) Does not require disclosure to the patient that re-release of such information was performed if in the best interest of the general public
B) Is protected in the same manner as any other type of protected health information,including inpatient stays and outpatient encounters
C) Means a positive test result can be disclosed without prior consent to protect the public if actions are taken to protect the patient's identity
D) Restricts identification of the patient tested and the reason for testing,but not results of the test,whether positive or negative