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.
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School of Public Health, Harvard University.
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