Editorial Reviews
Charles Goldman, a Washington, DC, attorney and mediator (2001)
This book is a winner! It is a comprehensive treatment of a sensitive subject.
Book Description
The HIV/AIDS epidemic remains a major social problem in the United States. While the number Donald T. Dickson of individuals dying of the disease has dropped dramatically, the rate of new HIV infections has remained relatively steady for several years. As a result that many more infected individuals are living with the disease in various stages-perhaps as many as one million today. While the incidence of perinatal HIV has decreased, there has been a significant growth in HIV/AIDS among minorities, women, and adolescents. At the same time, the laws governing aspects of milieu and consequences of the disease have expanded, in the process becoming even more complex and varied.
In his new book, Dr. Dickson has provided a text that presents this complex and changing field for social work students, practitioners, and educators, who will be working with an increasing population of clients infected or at risk of becoming infected with the disease, and who therefore must be knowledgeable about its legal aspects. Drawing upon statutes and court decisions from across the country, Dickson has produced a comprehensive, up-to-date picture of the many facets of HIV/AIDS law today. Along with a discussion of the disease, testing and transmission, topics include health policy; confidentiality, privacy, and the duty to protect others from harm; HIV/AIDS as a disability; bioethics; HIV/AIDS as it relates to children and families; HIV/AIDS in the workplace; criminal law and corrections. The ever-important liability issues in HIV/AIDS are given a special emphasis, as they raise particular concern for the human services in dealing with this client constituency.
HIV, AIDS, and the Law: Legal Issues for Social Work Practice and Policy (Modern Applications of Social Work) (Modern Applications of Social Work),Donald Dickson,Aldine Transaction,0202361284,AIDS (Disease),Administrative Law & Regulatory Practice,General,Law,Law and legislation,Legal Reference / Law Profession,Social aspects,Sociology - General,United States,AIDS: social aspects,Aid & relief programmes,Social Science / Sociology / General,USA
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