The initial assessment of the HIV-infected patient.
Prim Care
; 24(3): 497-515, 1997 Sep.
Article
em En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-9271689
ABSTRACT
The initial assessment of the patient with HIV disease requires clinical staging, identification of HIV-related and nonrelated illness, discussion of specific psychosocial issues, initiation of the process of patient education, and initiation of a sustained partnership between patient and clinician. The clinical content of the assessment depends on knowledgeable history-taking, focused physical examination, and specific laboratory tests. Partnering increases the likelihood of early recognition of important signs and symptoms and the institution of appropriate therapeutic measures. Successful and satisfying clinician-patient relationships help produce better patient outcomes.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Infecções por HIV
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Prim Care
Ano de publicação:
1997
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos