AIDS counseling on the front lines.
Skill at patient education is crucial to the battle against the spread of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). The fight is not confined to one segment of society or to a few geographic areas. Counseling patients at risk about HIV-antibody (HIV-Ab) testing requires a full understanding of the available tests; a psychosocial profile of the patient; candid, nonjudgmental exchanges between patient and clinician; and an ability to deal with significant emotional stress. All PAs should use their talents at patient education to help contain HIV infection.
D015492:AIDS Serodiagnosis / Q000379:methods; D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000523:psychology*; D003376:Counseling; D006746:Hospital Bed Capacity, 500 and over; D006801:Humans; D009519:New York City; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D010823:Physician Assistants; D013315:Stress, Psychological