title: The role of advanced practice in today's infectious diseases.
abstract: The importance of the role of an advanced practice nurse in infectious diseases has been heightened by the human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) epidemic. The unique abilities that are part of the expanded role enable the advanced practice nurse to utilize tools learned as a nurse and combine them with advanced clinical skills to be a comprehensive care provider. The clinical management of the patient with HIV is complex and requires up-to-date knowledge regarding the constantly changing science of the virus.
authors.affiliation: Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, USA.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Davis
mesh_terms: D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000097:blood / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000451:nursing*; D006801:Humans; D007587:Job Description; D009722:Nurse Practitioners / Q000458:organization & administration*; D010348:Patient Care Team / Q000458:organization & administration; D011320:Primary Health Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D017009:Professional Autonomy