Do a routine operation, why do you want to check syphilis and AIDS?

[Q] Ms. Zhang, a citizen, asked: Recently, when she went to the hospital for surgery, she was asked to have syphilis and AIDS tests. She felt insulted and wanted to ask if the hospital did this to earn examination fees. [A] Chia an Answer, West China Clinical Medical College, Sichuan University, Ms. Zhang, a citizen: I am very curious why there are so many routine examination items before surgery, and why do you keep a close eye on syphilis and AIDS? Why don’t you question why you have to check urine and feces and liver and kidney functions before surgery? They are all inspections. Why is there such a big difference? Syphilis and AIDS are estimated to be so wronged Read More …

Do a routine operation, why do you want to check syphilis and AIDS?

[Q] Ms. Zhang, a citizen, asked: Recently, when she went to the hospital for surgery, she was asked to have syphilis and AIDS tests. She felt insulted and wanted to ask if the hospital did this to earn examination fees. [A] Chia an Answer, West China Clinical Medical College, Sichuan University, Ms. Zhang, a citizen: I am very curious why there are so many routine examination items before surgery, and why do you keep a close eye on syphilis and AIDS? Why don’t you question why you have to check urine and feces and liver and kidney functions before surgery? They are all inspections. Why is there such a big difference? Syphilis and AIDS are estimated to be so wronged Read More …