title: The rational use of the HIV antibody test.
abstract: The clinical skills of the medical profession can be used to identify unsuspected HIV infection in a cost-effective way. However, other strategies are needed to optimise the detection of HIV infection and achieve the benefits to patients and the community that result from detection.
authors: AIDS Treatment and Research Centre, Prince Henry Hospital, Little Bay, NSW.
authors: J M
authors: JM
authors: Dwyer
authors: G J
authors: GJ
authors: Stewart
authors: P
authors: P
authors: McDonald
mesh_terms: D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D003376:Counseling / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D015483:HIV Antibodies / Q000032:analysis*; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000191:economics / Q000517:prevention & control; D006282:Health Personnel; D006801:Humans; D008403:Mass Screening / Q000191:economics; D011247:Pregnancy; D011295:Prenatal Care
chemical_list: D015483:HIV Antibodies