Dr. THOMAS FREEDEN (New York City Health Commissioner): The biggest barrier to people not getting HIV test is doctors not asking if they want one.

NPR: The Call for Routine HIV Testing Grows in the U.S.

But New York City Health Commissioner Thomas Freeden defends universal testing.

NPR: The Call for Routine HIV Testing Grows in the U.S.

New York City's health commissioner, Dr. Thomas Freeden, agrees.

NPR: The Call for Routine HIV Testing Grows in the U.S.

Dr. FREEDEN: Once that test came back positive, we would actually enhance the procedure so that we would try to ensure that we do everything possible to encourage that person to get into care.

NPR: The Call for Routine HIV Testing Grows in the U.S.

Dr. FREEDEN: Everything that segregates HIV testing, that makes it different from the rest of medical care, not only increases a barrier and results in the spread of HIV but also, I think, increases stigma.

NPR: The Call for Routine HIV Testing Grows in the U.S.