Occupational Medicine 1989;39:45-48
© 1989 Society of Occupational Medicine
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Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and the Occupational Physician
Post Office Occupational Health Service, Birmingham, UK
This paper reviews the issues concerning occupational physicians in relation to HIV infection and AIDS, including the epidemiology and the indications for HIV antibody testing in employment. The role of the occupational physician in caring for employees infected with HIV and in educating the workforce is discussed.
Requests for reprints should be addressed to: Dr S. J. Searle MB, MSc, MFOM, MRCGP, DipGUMed, Post Office Occupational Health Service, Midlands Area, 86 Lionel Street, Birmingham B3 1HQ, UK