"Health Chief's Illness Leaves Albany Policies in Doubt"

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"Health Chief's Illness Leaves Albany Policies in Doubt"

New York Times (04/01/91), P. B1
Sack, Kevin

Abstract: A crippling stroke New York State Health Commissioner David Axelrod suffered last month has left a power vaccuum in the state health-care system and jeopardized Axelrod's maverick policies. Axelrod had been unwavering in his support of voluntary HIV tests and strict confidentiality standards. He also opposed a recent medical-establishment policy, saying HIV-infected health-care workers should not have to disclose their status to patients. Critics charge that Axelrod's policies are ineffective and intrusive and call his style too confrontational, but he has enjoyed unmatched influence with Gov. Mario Cuomo. Axelrod remains in critical condition in intensive care, and has not regained consciousness since his Feb. 25 stroke.

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