Reviews
An excellent resource for a motivated patient... Written and compiled by people who have genuinely and carefully listened to their patients... An admirable achievement.
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.
An excellent source of information for patients.
The best book I know of for people with HIV infection.
An excellent resource for people with HIV infection, as well as those who live with or love them.
Book Details
Introduction: 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
Introduction: 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