Smith, Angela2009-02-052009-02-052008Smith, A 2008, 'Recommendations for completing death notification forms in HIV-positive patients', Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine, vol. 9, no. 3, pp. 32, 34. [www.sajhivmed.org.za]1608-9693http://hdl.handle.net/2263/8851Death notification is a valuable tool for providing data on the HIV pandemic in South Africa, if it is done correctly. This article addresses common misconceptions regarding practical, legal, and ethical aspects of death notification form (BI-1663) completion in order to improve reporting and, ultimately, national statistics and policy-making.enHealth and Medical Publishing GroupRecommendationsHIV-positive patientDeath notificationHIV-positive persons -- South AfricaMedical ethicsMedical statisticsDiseases -- ReportingPublic health recordsArticle