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Taiwanese people are understanding and strongly respect other people's privacy. There are low stigmas, as your health and way of life is your thing alone. For example, LGBT issues are not very polarizing in Taiwan and the LGBT community is making peaceful progress as awareness grows. The respect of social peace is expected from everyone at a level close to Japanese standards. Also, noise, drunkenness and aggressive behavior are deeply despised. It is known to be a very safe place for women.}}}

Pharmacies are accessible and prices are low compare to western economies.

There are no restrictions on HIV-positive travelers to Taiwan. Foreigners applying for work or student visas are subject to a medical exam that includes an HIV test. As of January 2015, Taiwan no longer deports foreigners who are found to be HIV positive. <ref>[http://focustaiwan.tw/news/asoc/201501200010.aspx Taiwan lifts deportation requirement for foreigners with HIV/AIDS]</ref> According to HIVTravel, "Foreigners who wish to get tested in Taiwan are advised to get an anonymous test performed first. In the case of a positive test result, the government will not be notified and it should not be any problem to leave/re-enter Taiwan."<ref>[http://www.hivtravel.org/Default.aspx?PageId=143&CountryId=175 TAIWAN - REGULATIONS ON ENTRY, STAY AND RESIDENCE FOR PLHIV]</ref>

* STD Clinic Taipei: Anonymous tests with rapid response are possible without any problems. Address: 2F, 100 Kunming Street, Phone: +886 2 2370 3739.

* [http://english.tch.gov.taipei/fp.asp?fpage=cp&xItem=1605308&ctNode=9928&mp=109012 Taipei City Hospital Kunming Branch]: They provide STI tests, including HIV test. They also have HIV/AIDS special clinics and hotline for STD counseling.

* Rainbow queer  Health Culture Center 9F.-4, No.70, Sec. 2, Roosevelt Rd., Zhongzheng Dist., Taipei City 100, Taiwan (R.O.C.) 02-23920010

* Gay Together: This is an LGBTQ-friendly clinic that offers HIV tests, as well as potentially more STI tests. Address: 5F., No.100, Kunming St., Wanhua Dist., Taipei City 108, Taiwan (R.O.C.) 02-23703738

* Taiwan AIDS Foundation: This is an LGBTQ-friendly clinic that offers HIV tests, as well as potentially more STI tests. Address: 8F., No.410, Nanjing W. Rd., Datong Dist., Taipei City 103 02-25592059

* Living with Hope Organization, Society of Preventive Medicine in Taiwan: This is an LGBTQ-friendly clinic that offers HIV tests, as well as potentially more STI tests. Address: Rm. 902, 9F. Campus Building, No.155, Sec. 2, Linong St., Beitou Dist., Taipei City 112 02-23920010

* Light of Friendship Association of Taiwan: This is an LGBTQ-friendly clinic that offers HIV tests, as well as potentially more STI tests. Address: 3F., No.1, Ln. 1, Bo’ai Rd., Zhongzheng Dist., Taipei City 100 02-23755413

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* If you want to see an English-speaking gynecologist in Taiwan, click [http://www.tealit.com/article_categories.php?section=health&article=womens here] for a list of options.

* Zhongxiao Xingfu has been recommended by an expat working in Taipei. Click [http://laorencha.blogspot.com/2011/01/english-speaking-obgyn-in-taipei.html here] for a 2011 blog post with information on this recommendation.

* Here's a [http://english.gov.taipei/ct.asp?xItem=1110202&ctNode=30488&mp=100002 Taipei Hospital List], if you would like to contact them to see which ones provide abortion services.

* [http://www.genephile.com.tw/obs/index2-en.htm Ko's Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic] - Address: 1F., No.10-1, Linsen S. Rd., Zhongzheng District, Taipei City 100, Taiwan (R.O.C.) Phone: 02-33933939 ext.9

 

[http://www.communitycenter.org.tw/ Community Services Center Taipei]: Provides English-language emergency support, general help, and sliding-scale counseling for foreigners in Taipei. Main Tel (02) 2836-8134, Emergency line (09) 3259-4587 Address No. 25, Lane 290 Zhong Shan North Rd., Sec. 6 Taipei, Taiwan R.O.C. Email csc@communitycenter.org.tw