George, a Former Intravenous Drug User, Was Worried About His

question 15

True/False

George, a former intravenous drug user, was worried about his future health. To him it was easier to live in doubt as to whether he had contracted the AIDS virus than face the fact if the test was positive, so he never obtained a blood test. He applied for life insurance and answered the general questions truthfully, adding the phrase "as far as I know." Should his past later come to light, the insurance company could refuse to honour the policy.

---

Definitions:

Follow-up Care

Ongoing health care given to a patient following the initial treatment of a condition, to monitor recovery and prevent recurrence.

Community

A group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common, often sharing a sense of belonging and mutual support.

ECT

Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) is a medical treatment that involves applying brief electrical pulses to the brain to induce controlled seizures, primarily used to treat severe depression and other mental health disorders.

Psychiatrists

Medical doctors specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental illnesses and disorders, often using a combination of medication and psychotherapy.