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In the context of the psychological issues generated by AIDS, the counsellor or therapist is rather like the conductor of an orchestra in which the players are the patient, the lover, family, friends, employers and the hospital staff. They must co-ordinate relevant information from these varied sources, they must initiate and maintain an informed understanding with all those involved, and they need to keep an eye on all subsequent developments, altering the emphasis of intervention as circumstances change. Some degree of discord seems inevitable, but with preparation, flexibility and understanding this may be kept to a minimum, and much benefit may be derived for the patient.
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Miller, D. (1986). Psychology, AIDS, ARC and PGL. In: Miller, D., Weber, J., Green, J. (eds) The Management of AIDS Patients. Palgrave, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-18079-0_7
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