When it comes to HIV testing, Doug Swaffer believes it’s better to be safe than sorry.
"I’m tested on a regular basis so that I can be responsible for my own health,"
he comments, adding that he has no problems signing a form that allows his healthcare provider to notify his insurance company if the test ever comes up positive.The openly gay Somerville, Mass. resident says it’s a moral obligation of every sexually-active adult--whether they’re gay, bi or straight--to go under the needle at least once a year to make sure they’re not putting a potential sex partner at risk.
However, privacy is a huge issue for the 40-year-old network administrator.
"It’s my choice to sign the consent form or be tested elsewhere under more anonymity," he remarks. "I’m scared if they take away that right that some people would be afraid to get tested."
Swaffer isn’t alone with his concerns.
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