Questions to Ask Your Doctor about Your Diagnosis

To help you understand your diagnosis, here is a list of questions to ask your doctor. You can print this page and take it with you to your doctor appointments.

• How much experience do you have treating HIV infection and AIDS?

• What do my lab tests say about the health of my immune system?

• How will you keep track of my immune system's health?

• What can I do to prevent complications, such as opportunistic infections, and stay healthy?

• What are the signs that I might be getting an opportunistic infection or AIDS-related cancer?

• Are there certain daily habits I should change in order to help me stay healthy?

• How much exercise should I aim for?

• How will I know whether I should start taking anti-HIV drugs?

• How can I protect others from getting infected with HIV?