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Routine care and psychosocial support of the patient with the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome.

Med Clin North Am. 1986 May;70(3):707-20. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/86173577
Abrams DI; Dilley JW; Maxey LM; Volberding PA

Abstract: Due to the magnitude of the AIDS epidemic in San Francisco, centralization of services has been essential for providing maximal patient care and support, and allowing for efficient performance of clinical investigation. While other locales with fewer numbers of documented cases may not have the need for such extensive organization, lessons can be adopted from the San Francisco experience. It is never an easy task to provide routine medical care and psychosocial support for a young patient with an ultimately fatal illness. Close cooperation of the medical establishment and the community at large, with governmental assistance and support, facilitates this difficult undertaking.
Keywords: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome/COMPLICATIONS/DIAGNOSIS/ PSYCHOLOGY/*THERAPY California Counseling Depressive Disorder/ETIOLOGY Housing Human Male Mental Disorders/ETIOLOGY *Social Environment *Social Support Terminal Care JOURNAL ARTICLE

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