New pathogens are recognized as the cause of HIV-mediated infections that are treated with specific drugs that the physician must be familiar with. Early recognition of organ system manifestations of disease. Clinical experience with management of HIV disease is the only determinant of skill in HIV diagnostics. Latest information about HIV disease and treatments. Advances in antiretroviral therapy continue to make HIV a dynamic field.
Data regarding new drugs and their combinations continue to emerge and change standards of practice.
Nurse practitioners and physician assistants providing clinical care to HIV-infected individuals under an HIV specialist physician may also be considered HIV specialists. In L.A. County, we are fortunate to have many qualified practitioners in HIV treatment. What you, as a patient, bring to the table is an important part of your health care. This is especially true if your medical coverage or geographical distance from an HIV specialty practice have left you in the hands of a less experienced provider. Also, they wanted doctors they can trust, expect to be treated as equals and collaborators.