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Case illustrates social work philosophy in a practical setting.

Fac Notes. 1998 Nov-Dec;10(6):9-10. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE AIDS/20700006
Rankin D; Medical Center of Louisiana at New Orleans, HIV Outpatient; Program.

Abstract: A case of an unemployed, addiction-prone, homeless man with HIV is profiled by a social worker. Discussing the man's circumstances enabled the man to explore issues about his treatment, including his ability to sustain a treatment regimen. Key issues of adherence to treatment, drug use, and confidentiality were considered, though the patient's primary concern was obtaining medications from the clinic. It is concluded that a social worker's role as a patient's advisor is as important as the ability to help the patient obtain his medication.
Keywords: NEWSLETTER ARTICLE Adult Case Report HIV Infections/DRUG THERAPY/*PSYCHOLOGY Human Male *Social Work

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