Question : AIDS PATIENTS



(a) whether the Government are aware that the AIDS patients are being treated indifferently by AIIMS and Safdarjung Hospital;

(b) if so, the facts thereof;

(c) the action initiated against the doctors who have shown indifferent attitude towards the AIDS patients;

(d) whether detailed guidelines have been issued to Hospitals in this regard;

(e) if so, the details thereof; and

(f) if not, the reasons therefor?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI A. RAJA)

(a) & (b) HIV/AIDS patients are being treated without any discrimination at AIIMS and Safdarjung Hospital.

(c) Does not arise.

(d) to (f) Yes, Sir. Detailed guidelines on clinical management of HIV/AIDS patients have been issued.