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Quest for Control, The

Synopsis
Discusses the problem of public health control of a communicable disease and the rights of the individual infected with the virus. The debate involves public health officers, politicians and civil rights groups. The example of control of other communicable diseases and the role of health education are examined and the potential of mandatory screening, segregation and detentional controls are examined.
Series
AIDS Now, Series
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 52 min.
Year of production
1988
Availability
OUT OF DISTRIBUTION (try IBT or InCA)
Uses
General public and health professionals. Useful for those training for health, community and social services.*
Subjects
Medical sciences
Keywords
AIDS; communicable diseases; HIV; public health

Credits

Director
David Duggan
Producer
David Duggan

Production Company

Name

Edward Goldwyn Associates

Name

INCA

Notes
Use for: Independent Communications Associates
Name

International Broadcasting Trust

Phone
020 7482 2847
Fax
020 7284 3374
Address
London
NW1 8EE

Sponsor

Name

Channel Four Television

Phone
071-396 4444
Address
LONDON
SW1P 2TX

Distributor

Name

Guild Sound & Vision

Notes
for management & training programmes, see Training Services Ltd

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