Abstract
In this study we investigate patients' concerns about HIV transmission from doctors during the course of routine medical care. Patients' fear of AIDS, level of discomfort with medical procedures performed by a physician suspected of having AIDS, and perceived risk of AIDS transmission in physician‐patient interactions were examined among 313 patients attending adult clinics at a university‐based outpatient center in a large Midwestern city. Results of the analysis show that patients who are more fearful of AIDS report higher levels of discomfort concerning procedures conducted by a physician suspected of having AIDS. Fear of touching a person with AIDS is the strongest predictor of expressed discomfort with medical procedures when infection is suspected. Patient concerns regarding susceptibility to HIV infection in routine care, particularly through touching, point to the need for education about transmission of AIDS in the health care context.
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