Patients with HIV have a life expectancy nearly equal to that of the general population, which means that clinicians must not only manage long-standing HIV but also recognize common comorbidities, such as cardiovascular disease, renal disease, osteoporosis or low bone mineral density, and neurocognitive disorders. Multidisciplinary care is the key to managing these aging patients, and all clinicians should be aware of the increased risks for comorbidities these patients face because of their HIV and because of unwanted effects of certain ART regimens. This series of interactive, short cases provides scenarios of patients with HIV and comorbidities to detail screening, routine monitoring, drug-drug interactions, and optimal switching strategies for commonly occurring comorbidities in aging patients with HIV.

Upon completion of this program, the participant should be better able to:

• Recognize common comorbidities and polypharmacy issues in aging patients with HIV
• Participate in multidisciplinary care to optimize HIV management for patients with complex disease

This activity is intended for infectious disease and HIV specialist physicians and other clinicians involved in the care of patients with HIV infection.

Estimated time to complete activity: 0.5 hours

There is no registration fee. 

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JOINT ACCREDITATION STATEMENT

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and Integritas Communications. Postgraduate Institute for Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the health care team.

PHYSICIAN CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION

The Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

INSTRUCTIONS TO RECEIVE CREDIT

There are no fees for participating and receiving CME credit for this activity. During the period November 12, 2020 through November 12, 2021, participants must read the learning objectives and faculty disclosures and study the educational activity. 

A statement of credit will be issued only upon receipt of a completed activity evaluation form and posttest at the conclusion of the activity.

If you have questions regarding the receipt of your certificate, please contact PIM via email at inquiries@pimed.com.