Patients' Evaluations of the Mental Health Service at a Health Sciences Campus |
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| Authors: | David J. Weber M.D. David H. Tilley M.P.H. |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Student Mental Health Service, Medical College of Virginia , 1200 E. Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia, 23298, USA;2. Medical College of Virginia , USA |
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| Abstract: | Abstract Health science students, along with the health professionals they hope to become, are at increased risk for certain occupational injuries and illnesses. One of these risks is occupational exposure to blood-borne pathogens, such as human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and hepatitis, which may result in severe illnesses or even death. Two case studies demonstrate postexposure care of exposed individuals at the University of Texas Medical Branch Student Health Services before and after policy changes and prevention strategies were strengthened in response to exposure incidents. |
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| Keywords: | blood-borne pathogens health science students occupational exposure prevention |
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