Join us for a brief overview of HIV, including presentation, risk factors, prevention (including PrEP and PEP), diagnosis and management! We’ll discuss the change in attitudes to HIV since the 1980s and why it’s important to recognise the stigma people living with HIV face. We’ll also cover effective safeguarding in Sexual Health and key signs to look out for when looking after patients. These topics are useful for both medical school exams and the UKMLA!
Final Year Series: HIV diagnosis and management UKMLA
event5th Feb 2025
schedule7:00 - 8:00pm (GMT)
event
5th Feb 2025
7:00 - 8:00pm (GMT)
place
Hosted on MedAll
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Attendance certificate available
Free
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Description
Summary
Join our Final Year Series on HIV diagnosis and management. This insightful session combines medical know-how with insightful social perspectives. We will cover HIV presentation, risk factors, prevention methods, diagnosis, and management. Our discussions will trace the evolution of attitudes towards HIV, highlight the importance of addressing the stigma around HIV, and guide you on effective safeguarding in Sexual Health. This session is instrumental not just for your medical school exams and UKMLA, but also for your overall growth as a compassionate healthcare provider.
Learning objectives
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To recognise common presentations of HIV within and outside of Sexual Health contexts.
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To describe treatments for HIV, including necessary monitoring, follow up and need for compliance.
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To confidently take a Sexual Health history, including risk assessing and safeguarding as appropriate.
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To recognise the stigma and difficulties faced by people living with HIV.
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