The impact of mental illness on the management of HIV – QI&CPD – Category 2

AUS

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QI & CPD - Category 2

2 hrs

Infectious Disease

4 Credits

Course Description

People living with HIV (PLHIV) commonly experience mental illness, with epidemiological studies indicating approximately 47.9% of PLHIV are affected. This rate of psychological difficulties is significantly higher than the general population and can have a major impact on quality of life, complicate clinical care and adversely affect physical health outcomes.

Course Details

Expiry Date: 2021-04-01

Professions: Physician

Faculty

Professor David Castle
MD, FRCPsych, FRANZCP
Chair of Psychiatry, University of Melbourne
Chair of Psychiatry, St Vincent’s Hospital, Melbourne

Vincent Cornelisse
BSc(Hons), MBBS, FRACGP, FAChSHM, PhD
Staff Specialist in Sexual Health Medicine
Kirketon Road Centre, Kings Cross, Sydney

Accreditation

This activity has been approved by The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners QI&CPD Program.

Total Points: 4.00 Point(s) (Category 2)

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