The Association Of Nurses In AIDS Care (ANAC) Presents The Essential Information Needed By Every Nurse Working With HIV/AIDS Patients In Any Setting. The Text Provides An Educational Framework For HIV/AIDS Clinical Content And Serves Those Preparing For Specialty Certification In HIV/AIDS Training. The Text Covers: A) Infection, Transmission, And Prevention B) Clinical Management Of A Variety Of Patient Types C) Symptomatic Conditions And Symptom Management D) Special Populations E) Psychosocial Concerns For Patients. ANAC's Core Curriculum For HIV/AIDS Nursing, Third Edition Includes The Following New Topics: Updates To The Evidence Basis Underlying The Nursing Care Of Persons With HIV/AIDS. New Issues And Challenges Including The Care For Pediatric Patients And Adults With Giardia, Syphilis And Bipolar Disease. New Text Features Including Case Studies And Quizzes.