2011 HIV Virtual Grand Rounds

Webcast Series

For many patients, the advent of highly active antiretroviral therapy has transformed HIV from a precipitous infection to a chronic condition controlled with well-tolerated and convenient oral therapy. Although evidence-based treatment guidelines underscore the importance of early recognition and therapy initiation, about 1 in 4 persons in the United States infected with HIV is undiagnosed. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that providers include HIV testing as a part of routine patient care.

This educational initiative is designed to provide healthcare providers with the most current information on effective screening, diagnosis, and treatment of HIV in the primary care setting.

In this 2011 HIV Virtual Grand Rounds series, a panel of experts in HIV care will demonstrate best clinical practices in the primary care management of patients with HIV with a series of case-based activities.

Sessions
	HIV and Aging Sally L. Hodder, MD
	Estimated Time: 45 minutes Release Date:   June 30, 2011 Type: Webcast	Technical Requirements: Flash Player Expiration Date:   June 30, 2012 Specialties: Infectious Disease, General Medicine, Cardiology, Internal Medicine & Subspecialties

Series Objectives

1. Apply identified recommendations and procedures for primary care practice treatment teams in the screening, diagnosing, counseling, and referral of patients in the context of HIV/AIDS.
2. Develop integrated systems for transitioning patients newly diagnosed with HIV/AIDS into a setting where they receive expert HIV care from a knowledgeable and experienced team of providers.
3. Evaluate the key factors involved in the decision to become an expert HIV caregiver.
4. Describe recommendations in current HIV treatment guidelines for when to initiate therapy and on how to monitor the effects on an initial regimen.

Target Audience

This activity is directed to primary care physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants who treat and manage patients with HIV/AIDS.

Ask the Expert

Using the Ask the Expert portal, participants have the opportunity to submit questions about the case to the Activity Director, Alan J. Taege, MD. To access this feature, begin the activity and enter your question(s) in the box at the bottom of the screen.

The Cleveland Clinic Foundation Center for Continuing Education
acknowledges an educational grant support of this activity from:

Bristol-Myers Squibb