The form contains two parts. Part A, the information section, contains the basic information that someone would need to know to make a decision about being tested. Once the information is reviewed and questions about the test are answered, individuals are asked to give their written consent to be tested for HIV by signing Part B of the consent form. Signing Part B of the form means that the
person consents (agrees) to take an HIV test. Capacity to consent means that a person is able to understand what it means to be tested. The overall goal of “informed consent” is to assure that the person being tested fully understands the information about the HIV test.
