Caring for Children with HIV and AIDS

by TonyHarrison (Foreword), RosieClaxton (Foreword), Candy Duggan (Foreword), TonyHarrison (Editor), Candy Duggan (Foreword), RosieClaxton (Editor)

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  Paperback
  1991

  $4.20

  Children who are HIV positive or who have developed AIDS present different problems and have different requirements of care than adults. This book discusses all medical and social care aspects relating to such children. The text includes considerations of the rights of parents. The book covers legal requirements and ethical complications of testing children and considers the particular problems presented by HIV positive women during pregnancy. It also discusses psychological support needed.