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Since HIV disease became a pressing medical and social problem over a decade ago, there have been significant advances in the care and treatment of those who have been infected with the virus. Psychological counselling is a cornerstone of some programmes designed to provide support and care. The emphasis has been on preventing the spread of HIV infection, obtaining informed consent for an HIV test and psychological support in counselling. This paper addresses the provision of psychological support for people with HIV disease in the context of a systemic theoretical framework.
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Bor, R., Miller, R., Goldman, E. et al. Systemic theory in counselling people with HIV disease. Int J Adv Counselling 16, 37–46 (1993). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01418182
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