The Guide to Living with HIV Infection: Developed at the Johns Hopkins AIDS Clinic

by Dr. John G. Bartlett MD, Ann Finkbeiner

Winner of the 1992 American Medical Writers' Association Book Award "This is a book about how to live with HIV infection," the authors wrote in 1991, "that is, how to live as long and full and satisfying a life as possible." That first edition of The Guide to Living with HIV Infection was immediately acclaimed as a comprehensive and reliable resource that presented current medical knowledge in a compassionate and readable form. In this third edition, Dr. John G. Bartlett, director of the Infectious Diseases Division at the Johns Hopkins Hospital, and science writer Ann Finkbeiner remain true to their original purpose while offering the very latest medical findings and advice. This thoroughly revised and updated edition explains how HIV is transmitted, describes and evaluates prevention and available treatment, offers advice on coping with the emotional effects of the infection, and addresses financial and legal concerns. "Thoughtful and clearly written....[This] is a wonderful addition to the literature on HIV infection and will fill a very special need for many patients, their families and friends, and their providers. I recommend it highly."--Gerald H. Friedland, M.D., Journal of the American Medical Association

416 pages, Hardcover

First published September 1, 1967

Reviews

[Catherine · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read this book because I care for a lot of patients who have HIV and I wanted to understand how to explain the illness in more layman's terms. I also wanted to understand some of the challenges faced by people with HIV. This book is good for both of those goals. It is very basic, which can be kind of boring if you're a healthcare provider. (There's a whole chapter on HMO's, insurance, etc). If you or someone close to you has HIV, I think it's one of the best books out there. The author is definitely knowledgeable and one of the most well-known in the field of HIV.