The Nation - News from Aug. 15, 1985

The Pentagon reached an agreement with civilian blood agencies that will require them to notify military physicians if blood donated by active-duty service personnel tests positive for an antibody associated with the disease AIDS. Under the agreement, civilian groups that collect blood on military bases may require military donors to fill out a form that appraises them of the notification policy. If donors object, they “may leave the blood donation site without providing an explanation.” The Red Cross confirmed the agreement but said it had not been finalized.