Journal Published Online: 01 May 1990
Volume 35, Issue 3

Psychiatric Patients and AIDS: The Forensic Clinician Perspective

CODEN: JFSCAS

Abstract

A survey was completed by American Acdemy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS) Psychiatry and Behavioral Science members regarding their opinions on acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, (AIDS)-related issues. A considerable range of opinions was found, probably reflecting such differences in society. There was general agreement that psychiatric hospitals should not be allowed to refuse AIDS patients and that education about AIDS is useful for psychiatric patients. There was also support for notifying the public health department, known sexual contacts, and hospital staff about human-immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-seropositive patients.

Author Information

Weinstock, R
Psychiatric Training, Student Psychological Services, University of California, Los Angeles, CA
Leong, GB
West Los Angeles Veterans Administration Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA
Arturo Silva, J
West Los Angeles Veterans Administration Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA
Pages: 9
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Stock #: JFS12870J
ISSN: 0022-1198
DOI: 10.1520/JFS12870J