THE DEVELOPMENT OF A COMMUNITY-BASED FAMILY HIV SERVICE

This paper describes the development of a community-based-family HIV c linic in south London, an area with one of the highest rates of HIV se roprevalence in the UK. The King's family clinic was developed by broa dening existing interdisciplinary services for women with HIV, utilizi ng the strengths of community-based paediatric care Its well as integr ating paediatric support from acute hospital-based services. Different models of care for children infected or affected by HIV and problems encountered in developing the service, including ethical dilemmas, and current activity are discussed.