Protocol for surgery centers with HIV patients?

June 17, 2021
Asked By:FreeBritneyandMyAbs in Miami, Florida

Hi Real Self Doctors, I met a patient who has the same surgery date as me and they mentioned being HIV positive- though I know there is probably good reason not to worry about cross contamination in surgery (otherwise I don't think the surgery center would've accepted the patient) it does make me feel a bit anxious. What special protocols do surgeons put in place to keep patient safety in a case like this one?