Module

Management of Pediatric/Adolescent HIV and Transition to Adulthood

Source: HIV/AIDS Annual Update 2006

Management of Pediatric/Adolescent HIV and Transition to Adulthood

CME Program Director: John P. Phair, MD

Faculty:
Andrew T. Pavia, MD

CME CREDIT INFORMATION

Release Date: 06/30/06

Expiration Date: 06/29/07

Physicians: maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™

Pharmacists: 1.0 contact hour (0.1 CEUs)

Registered Nurses: 1.0 Nursing CE credit

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Learning Objectives

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

Review risks specific to HIV-infected adolescents
Discuss strategies for preventing the spread of HIV infection in this population
Discuss the general approach to treating HIV-infected adolescents, including when to initiate treatment and how to transition young adults from pediatric to adult HIV care
Describe factors complicating successful treatment of HIV-infected adolescents

Topics covered include:

Introduction
Epidemiology
Natural History
Special Issues
Treatment
Transition to Adult Care
Prevention
Unmet Needs
Summary—Implications for Clinical Practice

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