The evolving epidemic; AIDS - the cause; the immunological background to the Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome; screening for AIDS; the means of transmission; the presenting illnesses of Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome; caring for patients with neuropsychiatric manifestations of HIV infections control; the individualized care of patients with AIDS; the nurse as health educator; discharge planning and community care; issues and the management of strategic nursing care; management of nursing care; the "Riverside" model; the medical treatment of HIV infection; appendices.
