When the Titanic sank, the safety of women and children came first. But when the Lusitania went down three years later, it was a case of survival of the fittest. A painstaking analysis of passenger data from the two vessels revealed that captain's orders to allow women and children off first were adhered to when the Titanic hit an iceberg on her maiden voyage on April 14, 1912.
(e) HIV-positive confidential test results including serology and medical records must be maintained for 7 years after the patient's death, if known, or 18 years from the last date of service.
Rules to live by or at least to consider. It is advisable to keep the records of adult patients for 10 years after their last contact. with the practice. For most patients under the age of 18, it is prudent to keep records for 10 years after their. last contact with the practice (same as adults) or four years beyond their 18th birthday, whichever is longer. For minor patients who will always be considered incompetent.