Implications of the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome for health policy. NLM AIDSLINE Important note: Information in this article was accurate in 1986. The state of the art may have changed since the publication date.

Click here to return to AIDSLINE main menu
DonateNow
Print this Article


Implications of the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome for health policy.

Ann Intern Med. 1985 Nov;103(5):771-3. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/86023898
Brandt EN Jr

Abstract: The acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) has spread rapidly through the high-risk population and has created fear and anxiety. The health policy implications of such a disorder are difficult to assess because the disease was totally unknown until a few years ago and because it occurs primarily in homosexual men and intravenous drug users. The latter factor has raised sociopolitical issues not present in other epidemics. Detection and surveillance systems, capabilities for prompt and effective scientific response, central coordination of scientific efforts, public information mechanisms, role definitions, and guidelines for funding are needed. The scientific community must study this epidemic and the total societal response to it with a view towards being better prepared in the future.
Keywords: *Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome/DIAGNOSIS/PREVENTION & CONTROL/THERAPY *Health Policy Health Services/ECONOMICS/ORGANIZATION & ADMIN Human Information Services/ORGANIZATION & ADMIN Population Surveillance United States United States Public Health Service JOURNAL ARTICLE

KWDacquiredimmunodeficiencysyndrome/diagnosis/prevention&control/therapyKWDhealthpolicyhealthservices/economics/organization&adminhumaninformationservices/organization&adminpopulationsurveillanceunitedstatesunitedstatespublichealthservicejournalarticle
860130
M8610138

Copyright © 1986 - National Library of Medicine. Reproduced under license with the National Library of Medicine, Bethesda, MD.

AEGiS is a 501(c)3, not-for-profit, tax-exempt, educational corporation. AEGiS is made possible through unrestricted funding from Boehringer Ingelheim, Bridgestone/Firestone Charitable Trust, Bristol-Myers Squibb Company, Elton John AIDS Foundation, Gill Foundation, the National Library of Medicine, Quest Diagnostics, Roche and Trimeris, and donations from users like you. Always watch for outdated information. This article first appeared in 1986. This material is designed to support, not replace, the relationship that exists between you and your doctor.

AEGiS presents published material, reprinted with permission and neither endorses nor opposes any material. All information contained on this website, including information relating to health conditions, products, and treatments, is for informational purposes only. It is often presented in summary or aggregate form. It is not meant to be a substitute for the advice provided by your own physician or other medical professionals. Always discuss treatment options with a doctor who specializes in treating HIV.

Copyright ©1980, 1986. AEGiS. All materials appearing on AEGiS are protected by copyright as a collective work or compilation under U.S. copyright and other laws and are the property of AEGiS, or the party credited as the provider of the content. .