Balancing judicial interests in HIV cases. Part 1, Issues for nurse administrators

Legal issues involving the human immunodeficiency virus are consuming an increasing amount of the attention of hospital and nurse administrators. When the legal interests of patients, staff, and administrators conflict, healthcare administrators must determine which interest should prevail. Recently, two courts have dealt with this problem. The author discusses the first case--antidiscrimination versus workplace safety. She identifies the legal dilemma and suggests ways nurse administrators can recognize and reconcile such conflicts.