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Contents

VA Policies & Notifications

VA Policies & Notifications

CDC's Revised Recommendations for HIV Testing
Memorandum, September 22, 2006
Guidelines for HIV Testing in VA Facilities
Memorandum, October 4, 2004
Consent for HIV Testing for Patients who Lack Decision-Making Ability
Directive 2002-048, September 6, 2002
Case Reporting of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) to State and Local Health Authorities by VA Facilities and Providers
Information Letter 10-2001-002; February 13, 2001
Access to Condoms as HIV Prevention
Information Letter, August 16, 2001

Overview

Guidance for the Mental Health Treatment Provider
Discusses the increased risk of HIV among the mentally ill, and suggests steps to lower that risk
Primary and Secondary HIV Prevention
Describes opportunities for and obstacles to HIV prevention activities in clinical settings

Clinical Manual

Clinical Management of the HIV-Infected Patient
Practical advice for working with patients

In-Depth

Neurologic Manifestations
Dawn McGuire, MD
Discusses neuropathogenesis, clinical neurologic disease, specific conditions and symptoms, and differential diagnoses of intracranial disorders
AIDS Dementia Complex
Richard W. Price, MD
Offers a general review of AIDS dementia complex

Clinician Tools

The Image Library
Images of clinical symptoms of HIV, including dermatological, pulmonary, ophthalmic, and oral manifestations

Related Resources

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	American Psychiatric Association - AIDS Resource Center Information from the American Psychiatric Association, producers of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) and other publications.

	mental health AIDS A quarterly biopsychosocial research update on HIV and mental health organized by topic area. Each issue also includes service program profiles and the newest resources (books, articles, Web sites) for clinical practice.

	PsycINFO An abstract database of psychological literature from the 1800s-present. Individual or institutional license required for access.


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Reviewed/Updated Date: June 5, 2008