title: HIV seropositivity. Legal issues for patient and nurse-midwife.
abstract: The ability of the legal system to respond to the challenges of HIV positivity and AIDS has been somewhat limited. Nevertheless, there have been state and federal initiatives which have affected nurse-midwifery practice to a degree unrecognized by many in practice. Areas of particular relevance to practice have been identified and discussed in a practical way.
authors.forename: S D
authors.initials: SD
authors.lastname: Cohn
mesh_terms: D003219:Confidentiality / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D003428:Cross Infection / Q000517:prevention & control; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing; D005260:Female; D006679:HIV Seropositivity / Q000451:nursing*; D006801:Humans; D007258:Informed Consent / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D009721:Nurse Midwives / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000451:nursing*; D012747:Sexual Partners; D014342:Truth Disclosure; D014481:United States