Module

Impact of Psychiatric Disorders on HIV Management

Source: Psychiatric Disorders in HIV-Infected Patients

Impact of Psychiatric Disorders on HIV Management


Program Director: Glenn J. Treisman, MD, PhD

Faculty:

Ian Everall, FRCPath, FRCPsych, PhD
  • Ian Everall, FRCPath, FRCPsych, PhD

CME CREDIT INFORMATION

Release Date: 01/15/08

Expiration Date: 01/14/09


Physicians: maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit

Registered Nurses: 1.0 Nursing CE credit

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Begin the Module

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

  • Summarize the clinical data concerning the increased risk of HIV infection among patients with psychiatric disorders
  • Discuss the most common psychiatric disorders observed in HIV-infected patients
  • Describe the potential impact of psychiatric disorders on HIV treatment goals

Topics covered include:

  • Introduction
  • HIV and Mental Illness
  • HIV and Substance Abuse
  • Effect of Mental Illness or Substance Abuse on Healthcare Utilization
  • Substance Abuse and HIV Treatment
  • Depression and HIV Treatment
  • Anxiety, Psychotic Illness, and HIV Treatment
  • Impact of Psychiatric Disorders on Choice of Antiretroviral Therapy
  • Drug Interactions Between Psychotropic Medications and Antiretroviral Medications
  • Conclusions
  • Summary: Implications for Clinical Practice


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