NCJ Number
124639
Editor(s)
D Harris,
R Haigh
Date Published
1990
Length
192 pages
Annotation
Written by legal professionals, this book interprets how British law applies to various circumstances precipitated by AIDS.
Abstract
The opening chapter examines legal issues in preventing the transmission of AIDS and in preventing discrimination against persons infected with AIDS. This is followed by a discussion of the medico-legal aspects of AIDS, including aspects of treatment and consent, the confidentiality of medical records, and specific AIDS legislation. A chapter on social-welfare law as it bears upon the AIDS condition focuses on income support, housing benefits, social security benefits, and the application of the Independent-Living Fund and the Social Fund. Separate chapters discuss the application of various areas of law to the following circumstances faced by AIDS-infected persons: employment; immigration; powers of attorney, wills, and probate; health and life insurance; and the legal structures of voluntary organizations that provide services to AIDS patients. Appended bill to outlaw discrimination in employment, a list of resource agencies, 34 references, subject index.