Witnessing the Impact of HIV and AIDS

This chapter features a conversation with Lee Chislett, who worked at an HIV ward in Central London. They describe their experience witnessing the impact of HIV and AIDS on patients and the stigma surrounding the disease. They recount a specific incident where the relatives of a patient with AIDS expressed fear and hatred, leading to a confrontation with the nurse. Lee Chislett reflects on feeling ashamed and dehumanized by the situation.