title: Essential medical facts for mental health practitioners.
abstract: New information about the life cycle of HIV, new HIV-specific laboratory tests, and newer antiretroviral medications have transformed the management of HIV illness. Knowledge about these changes will help mental health providers better understand the latest medical issues affecting their HIV-infected patients, which will assist them in providing better care.
authors.affiliation: Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York City, USA.
authors.forename: M L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Wainberg
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Forstein
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Berkman
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Cournos
mesh_terms: D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000523:psychology*; D019380:Anti-HIV Agents / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D007318:Inservice Training; D008605:Mental Health Services; D011369:Professional-Patient Relations
chemical_list: D019380:Anti-HIV Agents