focus of much attention in both the media and professional journals. Few of the publications,
however, have investigated the psychological implications for the patient and health care …

by Jacquelyn H. Flaskerud, PhD, FAAN he acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AlDS)
generates a unique series of stresses for patients, their lovers/spouses and family members …

Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) has been receiving considerable attention
by the medical community as well as by the public. This attention is due to the rapid increase …

Proposes a model that organizes into 5 phases the psychosocial issues most frequently
observed in homosexual and bisexual clients with acquired immune deficiency syndrome …

With the realization that acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) is an epidemic, the
focus on prevention and treatment of the AIDS patients has intensified. However, there has …

AIDS represents a major health problem not only in this country but throughout the world. As
a devastating viral infection, its physical symptoms are well recognized. It is now becoming …

Eleven patients with AIDS were seen by a psychiatric consultation service over a four-year
period. Psychologic issues identified in these patients included changes in body image …

The psychosocial issues of homosexual men with AIDS and their significant others pose a
profound nursing care challenge. The nurse's knowledge and sensitivity to these issues is …

Discusses acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS), asserting that because of the
intense anxiety about AIDS, all persons with this nonspecific syndrome should be offered …

Over the past 8 years of the acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) epidemic, health
care providers have been affected as definitively as patients. Many have reported feeling …