John G. Bartlett, M.D., is a professor of medicine and director of the AIDS Care Program, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Ann K. Finkbeiner is a science writer who teaches in the Johns Hopkins University Writing Seminars.

• Introduction: About This Book1. When First Diagnosed: Understanding and Communicating about HIV2. Preventing Transmission of HIV Infection: Understanding How HIV Is Spread3. HIV Infection and Its Treatment4. HIV Infection and Its Effects on the Emotions5. HIV Infection and Its Effects on Interpersonal Relations6. The Complications of HIV Infection and Their Treatment7. Options for Medical Care: Medical Personnel and Procedures8. Traditional Medicine9. Practical Matters: Making Legal, Financial, and Medical Decisions10. On Dying: Preparing for and Accepting Death11. On Living: Tactics for Preserving Mental Health12. What's AheadAppendixesA. Resources: Where to Go for HelpB. Understanding Tests for HIVGlossaryAcknowledgmentsIndex

An excellent resource for a motivated patient... Written and compiled by people who have genuinely and carefully listened to their patients... An admirable achievement. AIDS Care Thoughtful and clearly written... [This] is a wonderful addition to the literature on HIV infection and will fill a very special need for many patients, their families and friends, and their providers. I recommend it highly. -- Gerald H. Friedland, M.D. Journal of the American Medical Association An excellent source of information for patients. -- Christine Jamjian Journal of Pain and Palliative Care Pharmacotherapy 2007