Description
Book SynopsisAccompanied by updated references and resources, the sixth edition of The Guide to Living with HIV Infection offers new hope for people living with a virus that once left no hope at all.
Trade ReviewAn excellent resource for a motivated patient... Written and compiled by people who have genuinely and carefully listened to their patients... An admirable achievement. AIDS Care Thoughtful and clearly written... [This] is a wonderful addition to the literature on HIV infection and will fill a very special need for many patients, their families and friends, and their providers. I recommend it highly. -- Gerald H. Friedland, M.D. Journal of the American Medical Association An excellent source of information for patients. -- Christine Jamjian Journal of Pain and Palliative Care Pharmacotherapy 2007
Table of ContentsIntroduction: About This Book
1. When First Diagnosed: Understanding and Communicating about HIV
2. Preventing Transmission of HIV Infection: Understanding How HIV Is Spread
3. HIV Infection and Its Treatment
4. HIV Infection and Its Effects on the Emotions
5. HIV Infection and Its Effects on Interpersonal Relations
6. The Complications of HIV Infection and Their Treatment
7. Options for Medical Care: Medical Personnel and Procedures
8. Traditional Medicine
9. Practical Matters: Making Legal, Financial, and Medical Decisions
10. On Dying: Preparing for and Accepting Death
11. On Living: Tactics for Preserving Mental Health
12. What's Ahead
Appendixes
A. Resources: Where to Go for Help
B. Understanding Tests for HIV
Glossary
Acknowledgments
Index
