The Guide to Living with HIV Infection - Developed at the Johns Hopkins AIDS Clinic 6e : Developed at the Johns Hopkins AIDS Clinic

Introduction: About This Book 1(274) 1 When First Diagnosed: Understanding and Communicating about HIV 10(20) 2 Preventing Transmission of HIV Infection: Understanding How HIV Is Spread 30(30) 3 HIV Infection and Its Treatment 60(43) 4 HIV Infection and Its Effects on the Emotions 103(20) 5 HIV Infection and Its Effects on Interpersonal Relations 123(12) 6 The Complications of HIV Infection and Their Treatment 135(59) 7 Options for Medical Care: Medical Personnel and Procedures 194(24) 8 Traditional Medicine 218(27) 9 Practical Matters: Making Legal, Financial, and Medical Decisions 245(30) 10 On Dying: Preparing for and Accepting Death 275(12) 11 On Living: Tactics for Preserving Mental Health 287(19) 12 What's Ahead 306(7) Appendixes A. Resources: Where to Go for Help 313(8) B. Understanding Tests for HIV 321(8) Glossary 329(50) Acknowledgments 379(2) Index 381