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The DoH is consulting on relaxing restrictions on HIV-positive healthcare workers. Should the military be next in line to review its policies on HIV?

Fifteen years ago, otolaryngologist Prof George Browning became the first HIV-positive surgeon in Britain to return to operative surgery (with restrictions)¹. It followed protracted consultation with his trust board and the UK Advisory Panel for Healthcare …

John Ballard is editor of Occupational Health [at Work].

Author: Ballard J

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Occupational Health at Work February/March 2012 (vol. 08/5) pp3

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