American Medical News 1991: Vol 34 Index

237 Pages·1991·62.3 MB·English

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1991 Index
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Introduction
Overview
merican Medical News (AMN) reports on events of interest to the medical profession
and on activities of the American Medical Association. Every attempt is made to present
all sides of an issue in an accurate and concise manner. Of the three editions of AMN, only
the one-star and three-star editions are indexed. Citations give date of issue and page num-
ber of the three-star edition. If an article is contained only in the three-star edition (***) or in
the one-star edition (*) this fact is noted in the citation. Most articles are indexed, including
brief items under AMA NEWSLETTER, BUSINESS BRIEFS, TECH NOTES, AND
MEDICINE’S PEOPLE. Quotes reported in the PLAYBACK feature are indexed only in the
Author Index by name of individual quoted. Not indexed are PROJECT USA, THIS WEEK
ON AMT, and product advertising.
Subject Headings
Because of the large number of citations under them, the following subject headings have
been modified to aid in locating articles by category:
ACQUIRED IMMUNODEFICIENCY SYNDROME
Articles on AIDS are subdivided by the standard subtopics used for other diseases. Articles
discussing AIDS conferences; the National Commission on AIDS; AIDS patients as in-
dividuals; AIDS publications; or AIDS research are listed under:
* ACQUIRED IMMUNODEFICIENCY SYNDROME - CONFERENCES AND MEETINGS
« ACQUIRED IMMUNODEFICIENCY SYNDROME - NATIONAL COMMISSION ON
* ACQUIRED IMMUNODEFICIENCY SYNDROME - PATIENTS
* ACQUIRED IMMUNODEFICIENCY SYNDROME - PUBLICATIONS
* ACQUIRED IMMUNODEFICIENCY SYNDROME - RESEARCH
After this grouping are the formula headings, ACQUIRED IMMUNODEFICIENCY
SYNDROME AND... They cover articles about groups of people affected (ACQUIRED IM-
MUNODEFICIENCY SYNDROME AND ADOLESCENCE, etc.); about particular aspects of
the AIDS problem (ACQUIRED IMMUNODEFICIENCY SYNDROME AND CONTRACEP-
TIVES, etc.); and articles grouped by category of care (ACQUIRED IMMUNODEFICIENCY
SYNDROME AND HOSPITALS, etc.)
MEDICARE; MEDICAID
In addition to standard subtopics, articles about Medicare and Medicaid are grouped by
category of care covered (MEDICARE - HOSPITALS; MEDICAID - PHYSICIAN REIMBUR-
SEMENT, etc.); or by particular topic of article (MEDICARE - CLAIM PROCESSING;
MEDICARE - INSURANCE SUPPLEMENTS).
Under MEDICARE - PHYSICIAN REIMBURSEMENT, there are additional headings cover-
ing such topics as assignment, balance billing, bundling of services, claim coding and filing,
expenditure targets, MAACs, participation, relative value studies, volume performance
standard, and reimbursement denials
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Subtopics
To further refine subject headings having large numbers of entries, the following subtopics
have been used:
Causes #
Diagnosis#
Economics
Education
Evaluation
Legislation and Jurisprudence*
Mortality#
Occurrence#
Prevention and Control#
Regulation
Therapy#
Trends
# for diseases only
* see modifications for certain subject headings, discussed below
“Legislation and Jurisprudence
The large number of articles listed under this subtopic for certain subject headings required
special modifications. A new subtopic, "SUITS AND CLAIMS," lists articles about lawsuits.
Other subtopics divide articles about legislative activities by jurisdiction: "LEGISLATION"
(for general articles); "LEGISLATION - FEDERAL;” "LEGISLATION - FOREIGN;” and
"LEGISLATION - STATE AND LOCAL.” This arrangement may be found for the following
headings:
ACQUIRED IMMUNODEFICIENCY SYNDROME
HOSPITALS - LIABILITY
INSURANCE - LIABILITY
MEDICAID
MEDICARE
PRODUCT LIABILITY
TOBACCO
“SUITS AND CLAIMS" may also be found under PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY for reports
on lawsuits. However, reports of federal and state legislative activities are found under:
PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY - TORT REFORM - FEDERAL
PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY - TORT REFORM - STATE
Chicago, Illinois
March, 1992
Subject Index
AAMC, see SCHOOLS - MEDICAL question of ethics? (capital punishment, abor- committee OKs fetal tissue bill. May20,91:2
AARON, HENRY tion); letter. Feb4,91:25 tuling fuels abortion debate (Rust v Sullivan).
economist notes flaws in Ore plan. combat, abortion parallels ignored; letter. June10,91:1+
Mar11,91:14 Mar11,91:31 foreign aid for abortions banned. June17,91:2
ABBAS, ABDUL REEDHA comment on RU-486 found ‘imaginative;’ let- hospital ends lawsuit over accreditation.
Kuwait now fights to rebuild medical system. ter. Mar18,91:34 June24,91:16
Apr15,91:1+ fetus not part of RU-486 statistics; letter. psychologist allowed to testify in NY (woman
Abbreviations, see LANGUAGE Mar18,91:34 sues for emotional harm after shown picture
Romanian health care system improving--but of her aborted fetus). June24,91:28
sAeBeN aOlRsMo APRLEIGTNIAENSC Y slowly. Apr22/29,91:35 La abortion law OK'd over veto. July1,91:2
new technologmayy prolod mbysteery in no parallel between Gulf war, abortion; letter. both sides of abortion debate lobby Congress
Lincoln's DNA (Marfan syndrome). Apr22/29,91 :46 on ‘gag’ rule. July1,91:3+
Feb25,91:2+ comparison of issues (war, abortion) valid; let- abortion ‘gag rule’ hita s intrusion into practice
180-pound ovarian cyst excised from woman. ter. Apr22/29,91:46 (AMA Annual Meeting). July8/15,91:3+
June10,91:41 Old Testament sheds light on war, abortion ‘gag’ rule violates doctor-patient ties; letter.
non-surgical heart repairs (plugging atrial sep- debate; letter. Apr22/29,91 :46 July22,91:26
tal defects). July22,91:37 medqiuicet ionp nropeosa l that nurses, PAs Supreme Court ruling needs public outcry; let-
study says folic acid key to preventing spina do abortions. May20,91:3+ ter. July22,91:26
bifida. Aug19,91:6+ anti-abortionist (Dr Willke) quits. June3,91:2 Utah ACOG challenges state's abortion law.
study finds sperm is cocaine vector. two states trying to ease way for RU-486 test- July29,91:5
Oct14,91:48 ing. June3,91:6 marshals halt abortion protest in Kan.
DIAGNOSIS Britain approves ‘abortion pill.’ July22,91:2 Aug12,91:2
new maternal blood test may end fetal risk in Title X: right, wrong? readers debate abortion second suit challenges La abortion law.
prenatal screening. Oct21,91:6 counseling; letter. Sept9,91:23 Aug12,91:2
LEGISLATION AND JURISPRUDENCE point of family planning law ‘obvious; letter. is ‘gag’ rule case an intrusion upon our
infants lose Calif Bendectin suit against drug Sept9,91:23 sacred soil? opinion. Aug12,91:26
maker Merrell Dow. Feb18,91:31 consent part of abortion issue; letter. US backs Operation Rescue. Aug19,91:2
Md abortion rights bill. Feb25,91:2 Sept9,91:23 ABA rejects Title X regs. Aug26,91:2
Accutane warnings found to be adequate in outraged at AMA role in abortion debate; let- La's restrictive abortion law struck down.
La. Mar4,91:33+ ter. Sept9,91:23 Aug26,91:5
Bendectin maker Merrell Dow not liable for husband mourns outcome of wife's painful gag rule undermines physician-patient
birth defects in Okla. Mar11,91:°24 decision (abortion); first-person essay. relationship, says AMA. Aug26,91:38
Oct14,91:38+
DES makers not due summary judgment in abortion settlement upheld in Ill. Sept2,91:2
NY. Apr15,91:22 tLiAo nsM. DO cetx2p8l,ai9n1s: 29w hy he quit performing abor- Title X: right, wrong? readers debate abortion
ignoroaf gnenceteic s may lead more doctors counseling; letter. Sept9,91:23
Atop rc2o2u/rt2 9,(i9n1c l:u2d+i;n gc owrrreocntgifounl. bMiartyh1).3 ,91:8 anbuorrstei onpsra.c tNitoivo4n,e9r 1:g5r oup backs idea of doing pSoeipntt9 ,o9f1 f:a2m3i ly planning law ‘obvious;’ letter.
Bendectin maker not liable forb irth defects in ECONOMICS consent part of abortion issue; letter.
La. May6,91:24+ foreign aid for abortions banned. June17,91:2 Sept9,91:23
DES compiaints not dismissed in NY. LEGISLATION AND JURISPRUDENCE outraged at AMA role in abortion debate; let-
June10,91:29 disaccreditation of St Agnes program upheld. ter. Sept9,91:23
no abuse found, but doctor had to report Jan14,91:41 US abortion hearing blocked. Sept16,91:2
suspicions in Calif. Sept23/30,91:34 attempt to redefine abortion debate; letter Ohio physicians neutral on new abortion law.
wrongful birth claim not banned by Pa statute Jan28,91:20 Sept23/30,91:21
(Down's syndrome). Nov4,91:28 Utah Senate OKs abortion bill (also Corpus DC court: hospital standards called for OR
Fla parents can pursue ciaim for birth defect. Christi (Tex) voters reject amendment declar- monitors (oxygen deprivation leaves abortion
Nov11,91:26 ing life begins at conception). Feb4,90:2 patient in permanent vegetative state).
ABORTION Utah abortion law passed. Feb11,91:2 Oct28,91:24
see also BIRTH CONTROL doctor/over forced abortion, Ind woman Roet est in Pa. Nov4,91:2
doctors: no deaths reported from RU-486; let- claims. Feb11,91:20 abortion counseling bill vetoed. Dec2,91:2
ter. Jani4,91:27
ethics board is planned to advise on fetal tis- Md abortion rights bill. Feb25,91:2 more steps needed before OK'ing abortion in
sue research. Jan21,91:3+ two bills reflect different stances on RU-486 Fla. Dec2,91:24
Chicago hospital curtails abortion after land Feb25,91:12 abortion opponent testifies for fetal research.
deal with Catholic Archdiocese. Jan21,91:17 Md abortion rights law passed. Mar4,91:2 Dec9,91:10
on doctor assistance in lethal injection; letter. OperReascute gioeso ton tri al. Mar11,91:2 hearing for MD in NY abortion case.
Jan21,91:27 SD anti-abortion bill rejected. Mar11,91:2 Dec16,91:2
execution involvement worse than abortion? Ky civil rights action barred by time. court petitioned on Pa abortion law.
letter. Jan21,91:27 Apr15,91:22 Dec23/30,91:2
execution more ‘just;’ letter. Jan21,91:27 Mo suit says clinic conspired to prevent abor-
tion. May6,91:24
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REGULATION TRENDS media spotlight on Chicago's Illinois Masonic
ACOG: posoni abotrtiion porovnide rs poll: no boosti nU S healthy habits (inci Med Center after two recent incidents of HIV
‘misinterpreted.’ June3,91:7 chart). May20,91:14+ exposure. June17,91:34
doctors in heoaf Tittle X battle. Aug19,91 3+ ACCIDENTS emergency group defining ‘exposure-prone’
socialized medicine? itw ill get worse; letter see aiso DISASTERS; EMERGENCY MEDICAL procedures. Aug12,91:37
Aug19,91:23 SmeEdRiVcIiCnEeS for new generation (falls among ex- CprOoCne t’ o pcrocreduelriessta. ofAtup ogs2es6i,b9 l1e: 1H+I V ‘exposure-
AabBoAr trioen cjlineTiict caldets X r erssetg rsi.c tAeudg 2(6w,h9e1n: 2c ounsel- tFreebm1e8l,y9 1o:l9d +d iscussed) (inci. chart). ACuDgC2 6,lo9o1k:i3n3g for agreement among opinions.
ing cendont't edoa rbortsions ). Nov25,91:2 injured Bo Jackson faces huge losses in CDC study looked at risk of transmission by
license suspended in NY for dangerous abor- potential income. Apr8,91:1€ procedure (inci. chart). Aug26,91:34
tions. Dec9,9 1:2 airplane crashes ciaim lives of physicians, HIV guidelines raise hospital liability ques-
TRENDS senators. Apr22/29,91:15 tions. Sept2,91:3+
non-phgyo ssliow coni abaortrio'n isssu e NRA fires at research, says CDC wrongly CDC's HIV plan: science or politics? (charac-
Aug12,91:2+ linked injuries with gun access. May20,91:10+ teristics of exposure-prone procedures listed).
doctors in heat of Title X battle. Aug19,931+ Brady bill has medicine's support; editorial. Septi6,91:1+
Access to Modical Care, see HEALTH May20,91:25 doctors downplay risk of contracting HIV from
CARE SERV- AICCECSSIEBILSITY ; keep that holistic ‘care’ and send him sur- physicians. Sept16,91:1+
HTEIOANL TAHN DC ADIEE LISVEERY RV-I OCRGEANISZA - July22,91 :34+ ainc cbiadleanntc et;r ifgigresrts- pfeerasro nt haets shaiys. liOfce,t 7c,ar9e1e:r4 8h+a ng
Accident Ins srance, see INSURANCE fertility for spinal-cord injured. July22,91:37 LEGISLATION AND JURISPRUDENCE
vacaMDt reivivoes gnirli whnof egll i nto pool.
ACCIPD REEVENNTTIO N Aug12,91:31 surgical lamp distributor, clinic both liable for
Saudi ban on alcohol cited for keeping Gulf baby's burns in ND. Aug5,91:20
troops healthy. Jan14,91:3+ AAuMgA1:9 ,f9a1r:m3 8y outh are at risk for injuries. doctors in Fla, Va fight fee for no-fault patient
Study: recapp ng needle rate at 25% despite compensation (neurological birth injury
national policy. Mar18,91:62 Dr Fix-it (MD to auto racers). Sept2,91:33+; plans). Oct21,91:4
correction. Sept9,91:32
hospital aero: edical group honors founders Accidents - Occupational, see OCCUPA-
of NEMSPA. Apr1,91:30 Houston physicians reduce trauma through TIONAL HEALTH
education program. Oct28,91:38
pushey.s iAcpira1n5s, 9°be i:n3g+ asked to promote safety beit study looks at injuries in children. AMcEcNoTu nting, see FINANCIAL MANAGE-
Nov4,91:°°"49
Srteastter aimnetdsi cuarlg esdo cbiye tAyl ar oMuDnsd)u.p M(amyo1t3or, 91ve:h1i5c le ECCNOMICS APcRcOrFedEiStSatIiOoNn,S ;s eEe DAULCLAITEIDO NH EA- LMTEHD ICAL -
how different s amateur boxing from profes- not enodauta ogn lhive s, costs (persistent ACCREDITATION; HEALTH CARE SER-
sional? (heac gear discussed). May13,91:34 vegetative state; incl. charts). Jan7,91:30 VICES - ACCREDITATION; HOSPITALS -
Cutting toll of injuries (CDC) (incl. charts). LEGISLATION AND JURISPRUDENCE ACCREDITATION; NURSING
May20,91::3+ NJ drunk driving data accessible. Mar11,91:2 Accreditation Association for Ambulatory
woman's s'ory gives life toi njury statistics Ind hospital patient fell out of bed. Health Care, see AMBULATORY CARE
May20,91:9 May27,91:24
Accreditation Council for Graduate Medi-
BMraayd2y0 b,i9l1l: + 2a5s m edicine's support; editorial. Jhousnpei3t,al9 1:se1c9u rity guard sues for injury in Fla. cTaIlO NE”d ucuantdieorn ,E DsUeeC AsTuIbtOoNp ic- M"ERDEIGCUALLA --
mattofe srafe ty (hospitals boost security) Mich physician not entitled to immunity. GRADUATE
(incl. chart . May27,91:3+ June10,91:29
AMA: farm youth are at risk for injuries. NY oral surgeon not liable for fali. July1,91:20 ANcAcuNtCaYn e Use in Pregnasneec PyRE,G -
Aug19,91:38 Ga hospital patient falls in shower.
child safet ' seats study. Septi6,91:2 July22,91:21 ACER, DAVID J
AMA boar: | raviews school bus safety. NY psychiatric patient injured by aide. AIDS fight focusing on improved access to
Sept23/30 91:42 July29,91:20 care, drugs (year ‘90 in medicine). Jan7,91:46
AMA repo ta ddresses highway crashes. newt rial allowed against Ala hospital (patient ADA restricts dentists with HIV. Jan28,91:2
Oct7,91:6: fell, broke arm). Oct7,91:27 CDC: dentist likely infected 3. Feb4,91:40
students, | esidents transport patients. physicians seek insurance exception for air- AMA, others oppose mandatory testing of
Oct21,91:42 borne mercy flights. Oct28,91:38 doctors. Mar11,91:3+; correction. June24,91:8
Houston ¢ 1ysicians reduce trauma through TRENDS list of look-back efforts on AIDS. June10,91:50
education program. Oct28,91:38 Cutting toll of injuries (CDC) (inci. charts). public perceptions of AIDS (US understands
Study loots at injuries in children. May20,91:3+ risks, backs testing) (incl. chart). Aug19,91:2
Nov4,91:" "49 ACCIDENTS - MEDICAL murky future on penalties for HIV-infected
pediatrici: ns unveil standards ford ay care see also ACQUIRED IMMUNODEFICIENCY doctors. Sept2,91:2+
centers. f ov11,91:8 SYNDROME AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH doctors downplay risk of contracting HIV from
LEGIS’ ATION AND JURISPRUDENCE l‘emtitsert.a kFese’b 1s8t,e9m1 :3f3ro m best judgment at time; physicians. Sept16,91:1+
btiiloln ss.e eAkpsr w3,a9r1n:i1n1 gs in alcohol ads, promo- CHIDVC spersetaidm.a teFse br2a5i,s9e1 :ri4s+k of doctor-to-patient dpoann'et! lteotl df.e aOrc td7e,t9e1r:m6i ne AIDS policy, House
helmet,s sat-belt laws encourabgy eAMdA . Congress rejects wide HIV testing, criminal
June10,9 | 8 Study details injuries to hospitalized patients. penalties. Oct21,91:5
sLtouuidsevnitl'lse a(fKfyo)rt ss. Aeug5a,9l1t:a2w-8 p arbtlye dule tto m ed aMlal rs1h8a,r9e1 :d2u0t y of disclosing HIV status when C‘eDxCp ossutirlle -bparcoknien’g lHisItV). rNeosvt1ri8c,t9i1on:s1 +( plan for
appropriate; opinion. Mar18,91:37+
truck ride s sustain inju(AMrA ihaes msode l Study: recneaedlpe rapte ait 25n% dgespi te
safety bil ). Oct28,91:38
national policy. Mar18,91:62
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ACGME (Accreditation Council for AIDS definition needs broadening res- Congress rejects wide HIV testing, criminal
Graduate Medicai Education), see sub- sional panel told. June24,91:3+ penalties. Oct21,91:5
topic "REGULATION" under EDUCATION - AMA: AIDS definition should include women's roundup of state medical society activities (Ky
MEDICAL - GRADUATE symptoms. June24,91 46 voluntary HIV testing). Nov4,91:26
ACKERMAN, LAURENS infant HIV test. July1,91:2 poll: test doctors, patients for HIV
teleradiology coming into sharp HiV testing: easier for patients; ‘appropriate’ Nov11,91:35
focus. Feb4,91:13+ for doctors (AMA Annual Meeting) AMA: mandatory HIV tesctouild ncosgt $ 1 bil-
ACOSTA-RUA, GASTON J July8/15,91:1+ lion. Nov18,91:46
Fia has “Decade of Brain” thanks to Dr Acos- HIV testing must go both ways; letter physician readers give varied views on HIV
ta-Rua. May27,91:28 July22,91 :26+ testing; letter. Dec2,91:26
ACQUIRED IMMUNODEFICIENCY HIV guidelines may spark doctor testing, wrong impression (ACEP and CDC's HIV
SYNDROME restrictions. July29,91:1+ guidelines); letter. Dec2,91:26
right tod ie (debate intensifies). Jan7,91:9+ heed science, not fear, on HIV testing; points for HIV testing; letter. Dec2,91:26
list of look-back efforts on AIDS. June10,91:50 editorial. Aug5,91:21 let's test senators; letter. Dec2,91:26
ACT-UP protests during AMA Annual Meeting CDC is broadening definition of AIDS. roundup of state societies’ annual meeting ac-
(photograph). July8/15,91:2 Aug19,91:1+ tions (Va: HIV-infected health workers; Pa:
pathologist is unwitting player in macabre lot- public perceptions of AIDS (US understands HIV testing). Dec2,91:37
tery; first-person essay. Aug5,91:29+ risks, backs testing) (incl. chart). Aug19,91:2 AMA votto aellosw HI V tesotfi patniegnt s
Bush AIDS cure—alter behavior (ACT-UP “die- Social Security says it will smooth benefits without specific consent. Dec23/30,91:1+
in” at Kennebunkport). Sept16,91:2 process for those with HIV. Aug19,91:12 young physicians seek repeal of law limiting
DIAGNOSIS differing views on HIV testing, patient care; payments (other actions of Young
Calif HIV testing law for prostitutes upheld. letter. Aug26,91:21 Section reported). Dec23/30,91 :9+
Jani4,91:2 care not risk-free (HIV testing); letter highlights of board's HIV report (AMA interim
routine infant screening nixed. Jan28,91:2 Aug26,91:21 Meeting actions). Dec23/30,91 :39
HIV-infected doctors should tell patients, stop what about patients? (HIV testing); letter. ECONOMICS
surgery—AMA (mandatory testing discussed). Aug26,91:21+ AIDS fight focusing on improved access to
Feb4,91:1+; clarification. Feb11,91:4 routine HIV testing OK; letter. Aug26,91:22 care, drugs (year ‘90 in medicine). Jan7,91:46
HIV study to focus on orthopseurdgeioncs . HIV testing unproductive; letter. Aug26,91:22 total AIDS-related claims... 1986-1989
Feb4,91:41 disclosing HIV status not physician's duty; let- (STATS chart). Mar4,91:24
HIV tests suggested for pregnant women ter. Aug26,91:22 fears spur disposables’ sales. Mar11,91:20
Feb11,91:22 periodic HIV testing; letter. Aug26,91:22 better funding neteo cadre feor AdIDS o r-
jittery day awaiting results of patient's HIV murky future on penalties for HIV-infected phans. Aug12,91:40
test; first-person essay. Feb11,91:34+ doctors. Sept2,91:2+ NY to give doctors more Medicaid pay for HIV
Ala prisoner's rights not violated by HIV test- HIV guidelines raise hospital liability ques- care. Sept9,91:6
ing. Feb18,91:31+ tions. Sept2,91:3+ estimate of lifetime AIDS cost put at more
patients must come first in HIV policy; study: HIV-infected health workers wary of dis- than $85,000. Nov4,91:25
editorial. Feb18,91:33 closing status. Sept23/30,91:10 AMA: mandatory HIV testing could cost $1 bil-
Officials pledge to target women for HIV SSA may expand AIDS definition (meets with lion. Nov18,91:46
studies. Mar4,91:25+ AMA). Sept23/30,91 :42 LEGISLATION - FEDERAL
AMA, others oppose mandatory testing of CDC suggests routine HIV testing for hospital guide to AIDS and Disabilities Act.
doctors. Mar! 1,91:3+; correction. June24,91:8 patients; AHA objects. Oct7,91:1+ Mar18,91:***59
HIV should be issue of health, not politics; let- CDC delays new AIDS definition. Oct7,91:2 House expected to reject AIDS criminal penal-
ter. Mar18,91:33 don't let fear determine AIDS policy, House ties. Aug5,91:2
dMoacrt1o8r, 9t1a:k3es4 issue with HIV position; letter. panel told. Oct7,91:6 heed science, not fear, on HIV testing;
readers debate HIV exposure, testing policy; editorial. Aug5,91:21
all share duty of disclosing HIV status when
letter. Oct7,91:33 Helms measure targets HIV-infected
appropriate; opinion. Mar18,91:37+
too one-sided (Senate vote on HIV-infected physicians. Aug19,91:38
HIV-infected orthopedists urged to curtail health workers); letter. Oct7,91:33 Congress urged to fund NIH sex survey.
surgery (issue of mandatory diagnosis also
discussed). Mar25,91:2+ political response (HIV testing of health Aug19,91:38
HIV test upheld in Calif. Apr1,91:2 workers); letter. Oct7,91:33 murky future on penalties for HIV-infected
leadership urged (HIV testing); letter. doctors. Sept2,91:2+
dAopurb1l5e, 91s:t1an9d ard on AIDS issue unfair; letter. Oct7,91:34 don't let fear determine AIDS policy, House
CDC action needed (broaden AIDS defini- panel told. Oct7,91:6
AHpIrV 15te,s9t1s: 2n0e eded to protect doctors; letter. tion); letter. Oct7,91:34 too one-sided (Senate vote on HIV-infected
HIV testing of health care workers isn't worth health workers); letter. Oct7,91:33
MNaJ y1ph3y,s9i1c:i6a ns group backs broad HIV testing. it; opinion. Oct7,91:38+ continuing debate airs facts, fears (HIV test-
specifics of CDC guidelines on testing. ing for doctors). Oct14,91:1+
MNaYy 2c0ou,r9t1 :r4e jects move to require HIV testing. Oct7,91:59 Dr Todd warns of AIDS hysteria. Oct14,91:54
AmoMdAi fireedp oritn fporrompedo secso nsreonutti n(eA nHnIuVa lt esMteientg,i ng ciongn tfionru idnogc todresb).a teO ctai1r4s, 9f1ac:t1s+, fears (HIV test- tOecstt1i4m,o9n1y: 5o4p poses mandatory AIDS testing.
preview). June3,91:3+ panel urges HIV-2 blood screen. Oct14,91:2 Congress rejects wide HIV testing, criminal
NEJM editorial calling for routine HIV testing testimony opposes mandatory AIDS testing. penalties. Oct21,91:5
draws criticism. June10,91:3+ Oct14,91:54 LEGISLATION - FOREIGN
infected organs incident raises new ques- CDC encourages hospital HIV testing. STD infection criminalized in Mexico.
tions. June10,91:13 Oct14,91:54 Feb4,91:2
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LEGISLATION- STATE MDs cited in Chicago AIDS mistake. AIDS patient loses discrimination suit in Miss.
Calif HIV testing law for prostituutpheesid May20,91:2 Mar18,91:31
Jan14,91:2 AIDS ‘look-back’ dilemma. June10,91:3+ AZT patent challenged. Apr1,91:2
HIV test upheld in Calif. Apr1,91:2 infected organs incident raises new ques- HIV test upheld in Calif. Apr1,91:2
heed science, not fear, on HIV testing; tions. June10,91:13 $2.7 million award in Gaffney AIDS case.
editorial. Aug5,91:21 HIV guidelines may spark doctor testing, May6,91:2
murky future on penalties for HIV-infected restrictions. July29,91:1+ NJ ruling fuels debate over HIV-infected doc-
doctors. Sept2,91:2+ more details of CDC's HIV recommendations. tors (hospital's right to bar physician with
man with AIDS extrafrdomi NYt teo Mdic h. July29,91:11 AIDS from performing surgery upheld).
Sept23/30,91:2 NY hospital forces MD to quit, cites CDC's May 13,91:1+
AIDS case records suppressed in Mich (first HIV guidelines. Aug12,91:1+ experts disagree on key points in NJ HIV
prosecution under Mich law AIDS necessary but illegal (needie exchange volun- case. May13,91:43
Status nondisclosure a felony). Oct28,91:2 teer groups Prevention Point, NEED, others). NY court rejects move to require HIV testing.
MORTALITY Aug12,91:27+ May20,91:4
study confirms value of early AZT use (inc CDC releases guidelines for HIV-infected patients can't collect for fear of getting HIV
chart). Mar4,91:3+ physicians. Aug12,91:42 from doctor. June17,91:12
AIDS definition needs broadening, congres National Commission on AIDS backs needle coverage issues seen as key liability concern
sional panel told. June24,91 :3+ exchange. Aug19,91:2 for HMOs. June24,91:11
OCCURRENCE HIV guidelines raise hospital liability ques- benefits sought for HIV-related disabilities
tions. Sept2,91:3+ (AMA amicus curiae brief). June24,91:46
household AIDS survey canned. Jan28,91:2
CDC's HIV plan: science or politics? (charac- Social Security says it will smooth benefits
HIV study to focus on orthopedic surgeons. teristics of exposure-prone procedures listed). process for those with HIV. Aug19,91:12
Feb4,91:41 Septi6,91:1+ who sets staonf cdarea? (rHeldlin g v Carey,
total AIDS-related claims... 1986-1989 Bush AIDS cure—alter behavior (ACT-UP “die- Quintana v United Blood Services discussed)
(STATS chart). Mar4,91:24 in* at Kennebunkport). Septi6,91:2 Sept2,91:3+
CDC HIV estimates criticized. Mar11,91:28 compliance with AIDS precautions still lacking HIV guidelines raise hospital liability ques-
orthopedic surgeons show low rate of HIV in- (incl. chart). Septi6,91:4+ tions (cases involving dismissals of HIV-in-
fection. June3,91:4 HIV testing of health care workers isn't worth fected health workers discussed). Sept2,91:3+
HIV-TB orutbereakls saeen tat 4e hosdpita ls. it (universal precautions discussed); opinion. man with AIDS extrafrodm iNYt teo Mdic h.
Septi6,91:6+ Oct7,91:38+ Sept23/30,91:2
CDC delays new AIDS definition. Oct7,91:2 Congress rejects wide HIV testing, criminal AIDS case records suppressed in Mich.
high HIV risk seen for some teens. penalties. Oct21,91:5 Oct28,91:2
Nov11,91:49 what is exposure-prone? (CDC description). Ore man charged with spreading HIV.
heterosexual spread to gain more attention Oct28,91:36 Nov11,91:2
Nov25,91:9+ surgeons join opposition to ‘exposure-prone’ AIDS self-insurance ruling. Dec16,91:2
AIDS cases on rise for Native American list. Nov4,91:4 THERAPY
groups. Nov25,91:10 AMA trustees prepare AIDS report. FDA, NIH successfully navigate stormy seas
PREVEANNDT CIONOTRNOL Nov4,91:54 (year ‘90 in medicine) (DD! discussed).
ADA restricts dentists with HIV. Jan28,91:2 NYC to get needle exchange? Nov11,91:2 Jan7,91:42+
CDC HIV guidelines delayed. Jan28,91:2 rash of latex allergies seen among patients, AIDS fight focusing on improved access to
workers. Nov11,91:2+ care, drugs (year ‘90 in medicin(eAZ)T , DDC,
HIV-infected doctors should tell patients, stop
Feb11,91—:A4M A. Feb4,91:1+; clarification. tsitounds.y aNdovvi1s1e,s9 g1r:e1a6t er use of universal precau- JDaDnI7 ,f9o1s:ca4r6n et, compQo diuscunssded) .
AMA, others oppose mandatory testing of CDC still backing HIV restrictions (pian for anemia drug (erythropoietin ) approved for
doctors. Mar1 1,91:3+; correction. June24,91:8 ‘exposure-prone’ list). Nov18,91:1+ AIDS patients. Jan14,91:2
HIV shobe isusuel ofd heal th, not politics; let- infection-control procedures don't stop ail new trials to compare two experimental AIDS
ter. Mar18,91:33 transmissions, CDC says (inci. charts). drugs (DDI, DDC). Jan14,91:5
time to change attitude on HIV; letter. Nov18,91:44+ AIDS drug (CD4-IGG) research slashed.
Mar18,91 :33+ AMA endorses CDC HIV guidelines. Feb4,91:2
doctor takes issue with HIV position; letter. Nov18,91:46 grass-roots drug approval (Calif Food and
Mar18,91:34 AMT offers program on blood products. Drug Branch). Feb18,91:4
aalplp rsohparriea tdeu;t yo poifn idoins.c loMsairn1g8 ,H9I1V: 3s7t+at us when wDoerck2e,r9s1 :s4t5u dy technology of ‘safer’ needles, eFnebz1y8m,e9 1(:g1l8u tathione) halts HIV growth.
Study: recapping needle rate at 25% despite sharps. Dec9,91:2+ study confirms value of earAZlT yuse (incl.
national policy. Mar18,91:62 CDC backing off ‘exposure-prone’ list? chart). Mar4,91:3+
HIV-infected orthopedists urged to curtail Dec16,91:2 officials plteo tdargget weome n for HIV
surgery. Mar25,91:2+ highlights of board’s HIV report (AMA Interim studies. Mar4,91:25+
safe-sex ties, earrings. Apr1,91:20 Meeting actions). Dec23/30,91:39 details of VA trial of AZT treatment.
illustration left out safety procedures (gloves): SUITS AND CLAIMS Mar4,91:27
letter. Apr15,91:20 Calif HIV testing law for prostitutes upheld. Hoffmann-La Roche seeks approval of DDC
Jani4,91:2 for AIDS care (Bristol Myers Squibb's DDI
no-risk-to-patients approach criticized; letter. also discussed). Mar25,91:2+
Apr22/29,91:45+ AIDS patient wins Calif suit against nail salon.
NJ ruling fuels debate over HIV-infected doc- Jan21,91:24 AZT patent challenged. Apr1,91:2
tors (hospital's right to bar physician with police violated NJ family’s privacy. Abbott seeks release of new AIDS antibiotic
AIDS from performing surgery upheld). Jan2B,91:24 clarithromycin. Apr22/29,91:18+
May13,91:1+ Ala prisoner's rights not violated by HIV test-
ing. Feb18,91:31+