Psychiatric Aspects of HIV/AIDS

Type

Book

Authors

Fernandez, M.D. ( Fransico Fernandez, M.D. )

Ruiz, M.D. ( Pedro Ruiz, M.D. )

ISBN 10

1582557136

ISBN 13

9781582557137

Tags

Mental Health, Psychopharmacology, Family Practice, AIDS & HIV, Psychiatry, Diseases, Family & General Practice

Description

This comprehensive text focuses on psychiatric issues associated with HIV/AIDS and provides clinicians with a basic understanding of epidemiology, virology, transmission, and medical treatments inclusive of occupational exposures. Psychosocial, spiritual, and sociocultural aspects of HIV/AIDS are covered, describing implications of HIV/AIDS across minority groups. The treatment section allows clinicians to organize an effective psychiatric treatment plan for all mental disorders associated with HIV/AIDS. Issues of adherence, prevention, and public well-being are emphasized throughout. The management of medical problems such as delirium, dementia, and pain management in special HIV/AIDS patients with co-morbid substance abuse as well as end of life care is also included. - from Amzon

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