Is medicine doing more to accommodate families?

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The large numbers of women entering the medical profession are changing the way medicine is practiced. Women are pushing for more flexible schedules to accommodate the demands of pregnancy and child rearing. They are more likely than in previous years to balance their career with time for their children, and some work part-time or share jobs. The medical profession, in turn, is more tolerant of such changes than in past years.

Social aspects, Women physicians, Job satisfaction

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HIV tests urged for pregnant women; CDC guidelines caution that testing should be standard, but voluntary

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The American Medical Assn and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend that pregnant women be tested for HIV. Thousands of HIV-positive infants are being delivered, and research reveals that treatment would prevent about 67% of these perinatal infections. Pres Clinton's proposed budget includes additional funds to support counseling, testing and treatment of low-income patients with HIV infections and AIDS.

Administration of Public Health Programs, Physicians & Surgeons, Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists), Health Programs, Health aspects, Standards, Planning, Testing, Pregnant women, Public health, Infants (Newborn), Newborn infants, HIV testing, HIV tests, United States. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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Addiction treatment should consider patient's background

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Physicians should consider the race, culture and gender of patients when approaching them about addictions such as smoking. For example, if a patient comes from a country where cancer is feared, it may be useful to discuss the risk of cancer associated with smoking. A number of specific risks and cultural factors associated with various groups of people are described.

Analysis, Practice, Medical professions, Smoking cessation programs, Smoking cessation

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