Infected physicians: what are the ethical and legal standards?
The law addressing the area of physicians infected by blood-borne diseases is very new and sometimes vague. It remains important, though, to ask how patients can be protected from real risks without excluding competent and safe practitioners.
School of Public Health, Harvard University.
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D002487:Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S.; D004992:Ethics, Medical; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000635:transmission*; D006801:Humans; D010344:Patient Advocacy / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D010361:Patients; D010820:Physicians; D014481:United States