title: Long-term continuum of care for people living with HIV/AIDS.
abstract: The introduction of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART), has created new options for those infected and affected by human immunodeficiency virus/ acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS). Most HIV-infected persons no longer die within months of diagnosis. There is now a long-term continuum of care that can end in misery or relative comfort. The introduction of palliative care in concert with curative therapies throughout the disease trajectory should be the standard of care for all persons. At the very least, the introduction of palliative care and hospice at the end of life is important to the holistic care of persons living with HIV/AIDS.
authors.affiliation: Graduate Program in Nursing, MGH Institute of Health Professions, Boston, Massachusetts 02114, USA. icorless@partners.org
authors.forename: I B
authors.initials: IB
authors.lastname: Corless
authors.forename: P K
authors.initials: PK
authors.lastname: Nicholas
mesh_terms: D019380:Anti-HIV Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003266:Continuity of Patient Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000451:nursing; D017051:Hospice Care; D006801:Humans; D008134:Long-Term Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D010166:Palliative Care; D012944:Social Support; D014481:United States
chemical_list: D019380:Anti-HIV Agents