Newly diagnosed

Patients who have just tested HIV+ often have many questions about HIV, HIV treatments, and overall health. When visiting a healthcare provider, newly diagnosed patients will benefit from writing a list of questions before the visit. This will ensure that no questions are forgotten. Suggested questions include:

• How do I avoid giving HIV to other people?
• What are my current lab results and what do they mean?
• When should I begin treatment, and how will a treatment regimen be selected?
• How often should lab tests be performed?
• What dietary or lifestyle changes should be made to increase the chances of successful treatment?

Additional information on issues around living with HIV can be found at
APositiveLife.com.