The meaning of bad news in HIV disease: Counselling about dreaded issues revisited |
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| Authors: | Robert Bor Riva Miller Eleanor Goldman Isobel Scher |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Psychology Division , City University;2. Royal Free hampstead, NHS Trust;3. Katherine Dormandy Haemophilia Centre and Haemostasis Unit, Royal Free Hampstead, NHS Trust;4. City University , London, UK |
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| Abstract: | HIV disease is a slow, progressive immunological disorder. As there is neither a cure nor a vaccine, morbidity and mortality arising from HIV infection will continue to challenge health care providers, including those who counsel these patients. Psychological preparation for ‘bad news’ and support for those whose health is deteriorating is an important task in HIV counselling. This paper describes what may be considered bad news for people living with HIV, how to prepare them for unwelcome changes in their medical condition and how to give bad news, should the need arise. |
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