AIDS and the health care worker--a physician's perspective.
The issue of physician health has been highlighted recently by the public's concern about the possibility of contracting AIDS from an HIV-positive health care practitioner. This article examines some of the applicable standards on physician health issues, recent cases and incidents involving HIV-infected practitioners, the new CDC guidelines for preventing HIV transmission to patients, and the consequences to, and responsibilities of, the HIV-positive physician.
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D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000635:transmission; D002487:Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S.; D017007:Duty to Warn / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D006801:Humans; D007591:Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations; D008505:Medical Staff, Hospital / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D010344:Patient Advocacy / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D010815:Physician Impairment; D011635:Public Health Administration; D016079:Refusal to Treat / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D014481:United States; D016635:Universal Precautions