Psychiatric aspects of HIV/AIDS /
| Imprint: | Philadelphia, PA : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, c2006. |
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| Description: | xvii, 440 p. ; 26 cm. |
| Language: | English |
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| Format: | E-Resource Print Book |
| URL for this record: | http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/6022510 |
| Summary: | 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. |
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| Physical Description: | xvii, 440 p. ; 26 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 1582557136 9781582557137 |
