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AIDS and the Law, Fourth Edition
David W. Webber, Editor
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ISBN: 9780735561984
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AIDS and the Law provides comprehensive coverage of the complex legal issues, as well as the underlying medical and scientific issues, surrounding the HIV epidemic. Covering a broad range of legal fields from employment to health care to housing and privacy rights, this essential resource provides thorough up-to-date coverage of a rapidly changing area of law.
AIDS and the Law is updated annually; the most recent supplement was issued for 2010.
The new Fourth Edition of AIDS and the Law brings you up-to-date on the latest developments, including
- Explanation of why asymptomatic HIV infection is a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and similar federal and state nondiscrimination statutes – including an update on the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 as it applies to HIV
- Analysis of factors involved in complying with state statutory standards on HIV testing and confidentiality of HIV-related information
- Review of current options for immigrants with HIV seeking permanent residence in the United States
- Critical assessment of the courts’ rulings on knowing transmission, or risk of transmission, of HIV as a criminal offense under federal and state law
Summary Table of Contents
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Chapter 1: An Introduction to the Medical Aspects of HIV Disease
Chapter 2: HIV and Public Health Law
Chapter 3: HIV and Employment
Chapter 4: Access to Public Services and Accommodations
Chapter 5: Schools and Educational Programs
Chapter 6: HIV/AIDS and Housing
Chapter 7: Criminal Law
Chapter 8: Negligence and Intentional Torts
Chapter 9: Public Benefits for Persons with HIV
Chapter 10: Global Aspects of HIV/AIDS
Chapter 11: Immigration Law
Chapter 12: Private Insurance
Chapter 13: Issues in Family Law for People with HIV
Chapter 14: Prisons and Jails
