Objectives of this session

• Apply current recommendations for routine HIV screening and recognize opportunities for earlier diagnosis in primary care.
• Identify patients who may benefit from HIV prevention strategies, including PrEP, PEP, vaccinations, and risk-reduction counseling.
• Describe the initial evaluation and evidence-based management of patients newly diagnosed with HIV, including appropriate referral and linkage to care.
• Review key principles of antiretroviral therapy, routine monitoring, and management of common comorbidities encountered in primary care.
• Incorporate person-centered, stigma-free communication strategies that promote engagement in care and improve health outcomes.

Intended Audience

FIHN - All providers Primary Care Providers in Frederick County

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