title: [AIDS: ethical implications].
abstract: Immunodeficiency syndrome or AIDS is a reality in South Africa and poses an urgent challenge to nurses. The caring for patients with AIDS and the prevention of AIDS has ethical implications for nurses. Professional secrecy, social stigma, the attitude of nurses and judicial aspects are analysed. Nurses from the frontline of health care givers and must take an active part to prevent AIDS from spreading.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Groenewald
mesh_terms: D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000451:nursing*; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D003219:Confidentiality; D004993:Ethics, Nursing; D006801:Humans; D010344:Patient Advocacy