Season 10: Episode 2: Dr. Ronald Grossman
Making Gay History | LGBTQ Oral Histories from the Archive
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Impact of Patient Deaths and Persuading Patients
This chapter explores the emotional toll of patient deaths during the early days of the AIDS epidemic, as well as the challenges faced in persuading patients about the reality of HIV. It discusses specific incidents, including house calls to pronounce patients dead and strategies used to convince patients, such as showing charts and photographs. Additionally, the chapter sheds light on the treatment of HIV patients in hospitals, including the use of yellow waste barrels for disposal.
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