§ 20-15-904 - Reporting -- Confidentiality -- Subpoenas. - Arkansas Statutes

20-15-904. Reporting -- Confidentiality -- Subpoenas.

(a) A person with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) or who tests positive for the presence of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) antigen or antibodies is infectious to others through the exchange of body fluids during sexual intercourse and through the parenteral transfer of blood or blood products and under these circumstances is a danger to the public.

(b) A physician whose patient is determined to have acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) or who tests positive for the presence of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) antigen or antibodies shall immediately make a report to the Division of Health of the Department of Health and Human Services in the manner and form as the division shall direct.

(c) (1) All information and reports in connection with persons suffering from or suspected to be suffering from the diseases specified in this section shall be regarded as confidential by every person, body, or committee whose duty it is or may be to obtain, make, transmit, and receive information and reports.

(2) However, any prosecuting attorney of this state may subpoena information as may be necessary to enforce the provisions of this section and 5-14-123 and 16-82-101, provided that any information acquired pursuant to the subpoena shall not be disclosed except to the courts to enforce this section.