HIV roundtable. Professional perspectives.
As the HIV epidemic escalates, concern is mounting over the implications of infection among health care workers. Should all medical professionals be tested? Should supervisors and/or patients be notified if the results are positive? Should the infected PA continue to practice? What about performing surgery? Should he or she be considered impaired? And what about the long-term stress of working with HIV patients? Experts discuss the AAPA's latest recommendations, and share suggestions on prevention and patient care with the audience.
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Condit
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Gage
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Hadley
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Howell
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Kirk
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Mott
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D003428:Cross Infection / Q000517:prevention & control*; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000635:transmission*; D006266:Health Education / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D010361:Patients; D010823:Physician Assistants / Q000592:standards*; D011363:Professional Impairment; D014481:United States