title: Historical precedent and the obligation to treat AIDS patients.
authors.forename: P J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Imperato
mesh_terms: D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000628:therapy*; D032781:Codes of Ethics; D003141:Communicable Diseases / Q000266:history; D004992:Ethics, Medical / Q000266:history*; D049670:History, 17th Century; D049671:History, 18th Century; D049672:History, 19th Century; D049673:History, 20th Century; D049690:History, Ancient; D049691:History, Medieval; D028681:Moral Obligations; D010819:Physician's Role; D012941:Social Responsibility