HIV blood test counseling

Article Abstract:

The American Medical Association (AMA) has published guidelines that help physicians who administer HIV blood tests to counsel their patients. The guidelines help physicians with steps such as pretest procedures, posttest counseling and the special considerations needed for adolescents and women. In addition, the AMA believes that physicians should conduct routine tests for all patients.

Offices & clinics of medical doctors, Services, Testing, HIV infection, HIV infections, AIDS patients

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Ability to prescribe on-line growing faster than acceptance

Article Abstract:

Physicians and pharmacists are beginning to use the Internet to communicate requests for refilled prescriptions, but on-line prescribing is growing slowly despite rapid advances in software and communications technology. On-line prescribes offers a number of advantages, such as expediting communications, warning about drug interactions, and improving legibility.

On-Line Information Services, Videotex & Teletext, Telegraph & other communications, Usage, Drugs, Internet, Internet services, Dosage and administration, Drug administration and dosage, Pharmacists

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