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.
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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