You learn that a patient is HIV positive and you are afraid of becoming infected. You are concerned that if you refuse to look after the patient you will be in breach of your duties
Dimond, B.
Nursing Times 102(47): 11
2006
ISSN/ISBN: 0954-7762 PMID: 17153036 Document Number: 596713
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