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. 1985 Aug;61(4):273–278. doi: 10.1136/sti.61.4.273

Psychological support and counselling for patients with acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS).

D Miller, J Green
PMCID: PMC1011830  PMID: 2991121

Abstract

The growing numbers of patients with the acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) in England had led to the development of a counselling service for patients, their sexual partners, contacts, and others. The nature of the counselling is described with reference to the primary qualitative issues arising from diagnosis. The necessity for preventative education for patients and those at risk is stressed, and guidelines for low risk sexual activities are outlined.

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