title: Raising awareness.
abstract: Having just read the superb article about Shane Snape 'No Mr Average' (Nursing Standard February 28 - March 6), it is becoming increasingly obvious that HIV/AIDS sufferers and people working to improve their care are breaking new ground in exposing us all to the realities of coping with and caring for terminal illnesses.
authors.affiliation: Hartlepool Health Authority.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Lees