Measuring dentists' willingness to treat HIV-positive patients.
This survey of urban dentists found that willingness to treat HIV-positive patients was not a dichotomous decision. Variables that influence a dentist's willingness to treat these patients are identified. Other studies and the impact of willingness to care are considered.
Division of Community Health, Columbia University School of Dental and Oral Surgery, New York 10032.
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D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D017742:Dental Care for Chronically Ill / Q000523:psychology* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D003815:Dentists / Q000523:psychology*; D015658:HIV Infections; D006679:HIV Seropositivity; D006801:Humans; D016079:Refusal to Treat / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires