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The integrated management of HIV infection in South Australian prisons : the medical perspective

Christopher Liew

Published in:
HIV/AIDS and prisons : proceedings of a conference held 19-21 November 1990
Jennifer Norberrry, Matt Gaughwin and Sally-Anne Gerull (eds)
ISBN 0 642 16202 6 ; ISSN 1034-5086
Canberra : Australian Institute of Criminology, 1992
(AIC Conference Proceedings; no. 4)

Abstract

Liew describes the development of policies to deal with HIV and AIDS in South Australian prisons, dwelling on the issues of testing and segregation. He then discusses a number of medical management issues involving the Prison Medical Service. These are the HBVAX program; tuberculosis screening; standard management of HIV infected prisoners; drug use; homosexuality; HIV, diets and vitamins; equitable access to health care; education and counselling; stress; industrial and occupational issues; and confidentiality.