Once HIV was recognized as an evolving problem in their patients, haemophilia doctors had to make decisions on how to modify their treatments, how to balance safety with effectiveness. This period lasted a couple of years while heat treatment technology was developed as an effective means of eliminating HIV in donated plasma.

This episode deals with the dilemmas in evaluating treatment options and making decisions about treatment during this period of evolving knowledge. When presented with the same level of data and evidence, how do our decisions differ?

Stay tuned for next Sunday's episode 'Amsterdam'.