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A wave of more effective laws requiring blood tests for both partners were passed by state legislatures between 1935 and 1950, beginning with Connecticut's "premarital examination law", which served as a model for other states. The Connecticut law required both parties undergo a blood test for syphilis and a physical examination. [7]
La Follette–Bulwinkle Act or Venereal Diseases Control and Prevention Act of 1938 sanctioned federal assistance to U.S. states establishing preventive healthcare for venereal diseases. The United States federal statute commissioned the United States Public Health Service for demonstrations, investigations, and studies as related to the ...
A sexually transmitted infection (STI), also referred to as a sexually transmitted disease (STD) and the older term venereal disease (VD), is an infection that is spread by sexual activity, especially vaginal intercourse, anal sex, oral sex, or sometimes manual sex.
A medical examination was required, and if it revealed an STD, this discovery could constitute proof of prostitution. The purpose of this law was to prevent the spread of venereal diseases among U.S. soldiers. [3] During World War I, the American Plan authorized the military to arrest any woman within five miles of a military cantonment.
Pages in category "Venereal disease legislation" The following 12 pages are in this category, out of 12 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A.
‘A rude awakening’: Scarecrow laws threaten to make middle-aged Americans responsible for their parents’ medical bills — and long-term care costs are soaring Lou Carlozo May 7, 2024 at 3:02 AM
Medical confidentiality is an important part of the medical ethics of a doctor–patient relationship. Sexual health clinics follow local standards of medical confidentiality to protect the privacy of patients. Some clinics provide anonymous services or protect confidentiality by having a patient use a number or a pseudonym. [9]
A well-woman examination is an exam offered to women to review elements of their reproductive health. The exam includes a breast examination , a pelvic examination and a Pap smear but may include other procedures.