AIDS patient writes final chapter of his life--on his own terms

Caring. 1993 May;12(5):56, 59.

Abstract

Care for persons with AIDS involves complicated and emotional factors. The many players in such cases--from physicians to home care aides to insurance companies--may confuse the most important issue: the patient's care. This case study illustrates how smoothly such a potentially difficult situation can proceed when all players share the same values.

MeSH terms

  • Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / economics
  • Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / psychology*
  • Humans
  • Managed Care Programs / organization & administration*
  • Patient Care Planning
  • Patient Care Team
  • Patient Participation*