Overview
One of the tragic factors of the AIDS epidemic as it moves into its second decade is the growing number of infected women and children. This is the first scholarly book on AIDS devoted specifically to public policies affecting women and children. It sets in historical perspective a comprehensive analysis of the ethical, legal, clinical, and public health issues raised by a central policy question affecting women and children - whether and under what conditions pregnant women and newborns should be tested for evidence of HIV infection. Problems of public health and community interests, medical uncertainty and benefit, privacy, discrimination, informed consent, reproductive counselling and exploitation are examined in depth. Written by an interdisciplinary group of national experts, this book not only presents a specific program of policy recommendations for the present situation, but examines how these recommendations should change in the future, with advances in testing technologies and therapies. Although the focus is on women and children, the analysis and arguments presented here have far-reaching implications for HIV screening policies in all populations.
Full Product Details
Author: Ruth R. Faden (Director, Program in Law, Ethics and Health; Professor of Health Policy, Director, Program in Law, Ethics and Health; Professor of Health Policy, Johns Hopkins University, USA) ,
Gail Geller (Research Associate, Research Associate, Johns Hopkins University, USA) ,
Madison Powers (Assistant Professor of Philosophy, Assistant Professor of Philosophy, Georgetown University, USA) ,
Madison Powers (Assistant Professor of Philosophy, Georgetown University, USA)
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Dimensions:
Width: 24.40cm
, Height: 3.50cm
, Length: 16.50cm
Weight: 0.853kg
ISBN: 9780195065725
ISBN 10: 0195065727
Pages: 400
Publication Date: 30 January 1992
Audience:
College/higher education
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Professional and scholarly
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Undergraduate
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Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: To order
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Reviews
Each chapter in this rich mine of 17 contributions is well worth reading, not only by those with special interest in the subject, but by those concerned about the appropriate role of health care professionals and government in influencing patient choices...first rate...broader perspective on a pressing clinical and social issue. --The Journal of the American Medical Association Fine scholarly essays. --Choice Alternative policy options, objections and recommendations are discussed in detail. The major focus of the authors' proposed policy is providing information for pregnant women and new mothers about HIV infection and testing. The text points out gaps in current research, risks and benefits of screening pregnant women, and legal obligations to patients. A survey of all current state legislation . . . is included. The social and ethical issues that have historically shaped pregnant women's decision making is outlined. --California AIDS Clearinghouse Reviewer The book demonstrates admirably how any sound ethical analysis must be based upon an accurate understanding of the medical and scientific facts. This book is an important contribution to the HIV/AIDS debate, not only because of its thoughtful recommendations on the question of HIV screening for pregnant women and newborns, but also because it offers a model for policy formulation that takes account of a diverse range of difficult and controversial ethical concerns. --Bioethics A very well researched book with much information for those working with potential HIV positive pregnant women. --AIDS Book Review Journal This comprehensive, thoughtful book is a good reference for scholars and policy makers....The contributors consider legal, ethical, medical, and public health criteria for HIV screening. Particularly helpful is the comparison with screening for other diseases... --Religious Studies Review AIDS, Women and the Next Generation is a rigorously constructed volume of insightful articles....it offers in-depth analysis and clear directions to guide public policy-making with respect to HIV, pregnant women, and newborns. --Disability Studies Quarterly
'In an analysis of importance to all health professionals and social workers involved in the care of women and children with HIV infection, the authors grapple with the problem of the circumstances (if any) under which it is acceptable for HIV testing to take place.' British Book News, May 1993 'A very well researched book with much information for those working with potential HIV positive pregnant women.' AIDS Book Review Journal, University of Illinois at Chicago
