Practice Guideline for the Treatment of Patients with HIV/AIDS
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APA's Practice Guideline for the Treatment of Patients with HIV/AIDS-- APA practice guidelines are intended to assist psychiatrists in clinical decision-making and to improve patient care. They also document evidence available to determine appropriate care. A practice guideline is not a “standard of care.” The ultimate judgment regarding a particular clinical procedure or treatment plan must be made by the psychiatrist in light of the clinical data presented by the patient and the diagnostic and treatment options available.
Part A of every new guideline or guideline revision is initially published as a supplement to the American Journal of Psychiatry. The complete guideline (Parts A, B, and C) is published online (below) and in guideline compendiums, available from American Psychiatric Press, Inc. A continuing medical education (CME) course, quick reference guide, patient and family guide, and other tools may be available for individual practice guidelines.