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The Impact of HIV Infection on the Hemophilia Community.
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Whitney, Christopher K. – Mental Retardation, 1989
The hemophilia community has been deeply affected by the catastrophe of AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome). The use of blood products that had first restored the potential for normal survival now bring the threat of AIDS infection and fear and discrimination from others. Strong leadership has come from the National Hemophilia Foundation.…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Communicable Diseases, Diseases, Medical Services
Judicial Attitude toward Legal Rights and AIDS.
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Stavis, Paul F. – Mental Retardation, 1989
Caselaw that functions as law until statutes are enacted has been characteristic of legal issues surrounding the HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) and AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) diseases. In most cases such caselaw has protected the civil rights of persons with HIV/AIDS under established law as well as the traditions of Western…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Civil Rights, Court Litigation, Diseases
Developmental Services for Children with HIV Infection.
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Crocker, Allen C. – Mental Retardation, 1989
The special developmental needs of young children with congenital HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) infection require evaluation, training, therapy, and other supports. Such services should be guided by developmentalists in a child study center in close alliance with medical, educational, and community service providers. Concerns about the…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Child Development, Delivery Systems, Diseases
The Segregation of an Adolescent in Foster Care Who Is HIV Seropositive and Developmentally Disabled.
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Connelly, John J. – Mental Retardation, 1989
The article presents the case study of a 16-year-old boy with mental retardation and a positive blood test for HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) infection. Fear of liability led to breach of consent, violation of confidentiality, and discrimination. Policy concerns about decision-making in the child welfare system regarding persons with HIV…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Case Studies, Child Welfare, Confidentiality