The rational use of the HIV antibody test.
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.
Dwyer
J M
JM
AIDS Treatment and Research Centre, Prince Henry Hospital, Little Bay, NSW.
Stewart
G J
GJ
McDonald
P
P
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
D015483:HIV Antibodies