Physician attitudes and experience regarding the care of patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) and related disorders (ARC).

摘要: The number of patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) continues to increase. These require medical care from physicians who are well trained and willing provide that care. In 1985, we undertook a survey 314 heterosexual homosexual in Los Angeles County determine their willingness perceived ability for AIDS. This indicates most believe special clinics staffed by have particular expertise caring AIDS should be established. Many the surveyed indicated concerns about risk contagion is deterrent treating patients. Current evidence this concern unfounded. Both lack knowledge experience regarding opportunistic infections cancers associated AIDS, although many both groups expressed desire receive more training regard. Our there definite need clinically based opportunities would like If such were become available, it likely sufficient numbers