title: Can I have an AIDS test?
abstract: Nurses in all areas will increasingly come into contact with people concerned about HIV infection. Although pre- and post-test counselling should be performed by those specially trained for it, sound knowledge about the physical, psychological, emotional and social effects of HIV will help nurses offer reassurance and advice.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Ford
mesh_terms: D003376:Counseling; D005260:Female; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000523:psychology; D018451:Homosexuality, Male; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009732:Nursing Care; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012725:Sexual Behavior; D015819:Substance Abuse, Intravenous