HIV testing and mental disorder

Abstract

At the coalface is an intermittent series in which relate an ethical dilemma they have experienced themselves in the course of their work. The journal is keen to publish such reports and any reader wishing to contribute should send his or her paper (of not more than 1500 words) to the Editor, Journal of Medical Ethics, IME Publications, 151 Great Portland Street, London W1N 5FB. Contributions can be pubished anonymously if the writer wishes. And, in response to a request from an American reader: The phrase 'at the coalface' is used to designate those who do the actual work of their trade or profession rather than administrators, managers, theorisers and advisers. Just as miners in the mining industry are the workers who get the coal, or other substance, from the earth 'at the coalface' so doctors and nurses are the workers who treat patients in the medical profession.