1. SOC 573 Restrictions on HIV-Positive Physicians James G. Anderson, Ph.D. Purdue University

2. Research Objectives To determine: Do patients believe that HIV+ physicians should inform their patients? Will patients continue to seek care from HIV+ physicians? Are patients reluctant to seek care from physicians who are providing care to people with AIDS?

3. Research Design National random stratified probability sample (Stratum 1: SMSAs with highest prevalence of AIDS; Stratum 2: All other geographical areas) Random digit dialing Telephone interviews 2000 Adults 18 years of age or older

4. Intentions of Patients to Continue in the Care of an HIV-Infected Physicians or a Physician Who provides Care for HIV-Infected Patients N=1240

5. Respondents who Agreed that a Person with HIV Should not be Allowed to Keep Working

6. Patient Perceptions of the Likelihood of Getting AIDS from Being Treated by a MD Who is HIV-Infected (%)

7. Opinions of Patients Regarding Right to Confidentiality of HIV-Infected Physicians and Patients

8. Physician and Patient Attitudes Toward AIDS

9. Reference Gerbert B, Maguire BT, Hulley SB, Coates TJ. Physicians and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome. JAMA. 1989;262(14):1969-1972.