Document 0614
 DOCN  M9460614
 TI    Human immunodeficiency virus blood test counseling for adolescents.
 DT    9404
 AU    Bresolin LB; Rinaldi RC; Division of Health Science, American Medical
       Association,; Chicago, Ill.
 SO    Arch Fam Med. 1993 Jun;2(6):673-6. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE
       MED/94163367
 AB    Primary care physicians are increasingly being called on to provide
       counseling about human immunodeficiency virus blood testing to their
       patients. When the patient is an adolescent, special considerations
       arise. Risk assessment and test counseling for adolescents should be
       embedded in comprehensive assessment of the adolescent's health needs.
       The adolescent's coping ability, capacity to give informed consent, and
       legal status also affect the blood test counseling process. Repetition,
       visual demonstrations, and an assessment of the adolescent's
       comprehension are also important. Use of an identified support person is
       also recommended. Physicians should be aware of the ways in which human
       immunodeficiency virus blood test counseling should vary for adolescent
       patients.
 DE    Adaptation, Psychological  Adolescence  Adolescent Psychology  *AIDS
       Serodiagnosis  Confidentiality  *Counseling  Family Practice  Female
       Human  Informed Consent  Male  *Physician-Patient Relations  JOURNAL
       ARTICLE

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