HIV Update: What the Primary Care Provider Needs to Know
This case-based, interactive lecture will cover the current epidemiology of HIV in the United States, and then focus on issues critical for the primary care provider – HIV testing, identification of acute infection, initiating a baseline work-up, and understanding the basics of antiretroviral therapy. HIV prevention will be covered citing both the pre- and post-exposure prophylaxis strategies.
Learning Objectives
- Understand and interpret the current HIV testing algorithm for screening and diagnostic purposes
- Outline the steps of a baseline evaluation in a newly diagnosed patient with HIV
- Appreciate the basics of currently recommended antiretroviral therapy
- Summarize how to manage or triage both Pre- and Post-Exposure prophylaxis
Additional Information
Available Credit
- 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
This course is offered through Pri-Med.
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