Spies, MargarethaCarbonatto, Charlene Laurence2020-06-052020-06-052004-07Spies M. & Carbonatto, CL 2004. ‘n Multidissiplinêre benadering t.o.v. die HIV/VIGS pasiënt: ‘n Geneeskundige maatskaplikewerk-ondersoek. The Social Work Practitioner-Researcher/ Die Maatskaplike Werk Navorser – Praktisyn. 16 (2), July: 153-169.1011-2324http://hdl.handle.net/2263/74869The aim of this study is to explore the psychosocial implications of HIV/AIDS on the patient and his family to determine the need for multi-disciplinary involvement from a medical social work perspective. Specific reference is made to the psychosocial implications and needs, which were identified. A guideline for intervention by medical social workers is proposed. The major needs that were identified were for counselling, information, support and medication. The respondents showed a need for multi-disciplinary intervention on an individual level. The experiences of the patients were used as a basis for the conclusions and recommendations.AfrikaansUNISA PressPsychosocial implicationsHuman immunodeficiency virus (HIV)Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)Medical social workPatientsPostprint Article