Resources for Healthcare Providers

Clinical guidelines, patient materials, and professional resources for healthcare providers.

Key Points

Healthcare providers play a critical role in HIV prevention, testing, and treatment.
Routine HIV screening is recommended for all patients aged 13–64 in all healthcare settings.
Prescribing PrEP is a key strategy for ending the HIV epidemic.
Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program funds HIV care for people who cannot afford it.

Clinical Guidelines and Resources

DHHS HIV Treatment Guidelines

Comprehensive guidelines for antiretroviral therapy in adults, adolescents, pregnant women, and children

CDC HIV Testing Recommendations

Recommendations for HIV screening in healthcare settings, including opt-out testing

CDC PrEP Clinical Practice Guideline

Clinical guidance for prescribing PrEP, including patient selection, baseline evaluation, and monitoring

NIH AIDSinfo Drug Database

Comprehensive information on HIV/AIDS-related drugs, including dosing, side effects, and interactions

HIV Drug Interaction Checker

Check for interactions between HIV medications and other drugs (University of Liverpool)

AETC National Clinician Consultation Center

Free clinical consultation for healthcare providers on HIV, HCV, and STI management

Patient Education Materials

→ CDC HIV Patient Education Materials (English & Spanish)→ NIH AIDSinfo Patient Fact Sheets → HIV.gov Resource Library → The Well Project — Women & HIV Resources

Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program

The Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program is the largest federal program specifically for people with HIV. It funds a comprehensive system of HIV primary medical care, medications, and essential support services for low-income people with HIV who are uninsured or underinsured. Healthcare providers can connect patients to Ryan White services through their local health department or HRSA.