Overview

A second, thoroughly revised and updated edition of the first ever guide to the legal aspects of AIDS. Written by experienced legal professionals under the auspices of Britain's major AIDS charity, The Terrence Higgins Trust, AIDS: A Guide to the Law provides clear, straightforward guidance through numerous areas of the law affected by AIDS. Some of the most controversial and challenging topics are addressed including: Insurance, Housing, Employment, Children and Young People, Immigration. All the legal needs of people with AIDS and HIV infection are examined. There is a section on the medico-legal aspects of AIDS (such as anti-body testing and the subject of informed consent) and a chapter on the legal and practical steps towards setting up a voluntary or charitable organization. Concise and accessible, AIDS: A Guide to the Law will be indispensible for counsellors, health and social workers, lawyers, welfare agency advisors and indeed anyone who needs a legal rights guide to AIDS.

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Author:   Richard Haigh ,  Dai Harris
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Edition:   2nd edition
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.10cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.453kg
ISBN:  

9780415096997

ISBN 10:   0415096995
Pages:   208
Publication Date:   04 May 1995
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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`indispensable resource for those who work in health care and social care agencies involved in the support of individuals infected by HIV and, indeed, anyone who needs a guide to legal rights in relation to HIV ... well-focused style highlights key issues and leads the reader through the current debates ... new edition of this important text continues to be well deserving of a wide readership.' - Nursing Times. `This is a fascinating book, important for all educators and counsellors in the field of AIDS.' Dr Adriaan Visser, Patient Education and Counselling `This is a thorough, practical volume which contains an immense amount of useful information. Any nurse, doctor or other health professional who has the care of patients with HIV disease should possess a copy of this book.' - Criminal Behaviour and Mental Health

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