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Basic HIV Primary Care.

Initial Evaluation

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      Learning Objectives

      • Explain the goals and components of the initial evaluation of persons with HIV who are entering, reentering, or transferring care
      • Categorize the different stages of HIV disease and the criteria used to define each stage
      • Summarize the important elements of the medical history to perform at the initial evaluation 
      • Describe key elements for the physical examination to focus on at the initial evaluation
      • List recommendations for the initial monitoring visit and baseline laboratory tests

      Authors

      Brian R. Wood, MD
      Brian R. Wood, MD
      Professor of Medicine
      Division of Allergy & Infectious Diseases
      University of Washington
      Disclosures:
      None

      Reviewers

      David H. Spach, MD
      David H. Spach, MD
      Professor of Medicine
      Division of Allergy & Infectious Diseases
      University of Washington
      Disclosures:
      None
      Aley G. Kalapila, MD, PhD
      Aley G. Kalapila, MD, PhD
      Associate Professor of Medicine
      Division of Infectious Diseases
      Emory University School of Medicine
      Grady Health System
      Disclosures:
      None

      3rd Edition

      This is a substantial revision of the original Question Bank Topic. The previous edition was titled Initial Evaluation and available until September 1st, 2023.

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      • 1 CNE contact hour (does NOT qualify for pharmacology CE for advanced practice nurses)

      CNE and CME Origination: May 1st, 2017
      CNE and CME Reviewed: September 1st, 2023
      CNE and CME Expiration: August 31st, 2026 (3rd Edition)

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