for Veterans and the Public

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?