HIV/AIDS: Symptoms and the Impact of New Treatments

Author(s): Gabi Brogan & Rob George

Description

Those working in the field of HIV/AIDS have witnessed the dramatic impact of combination antiretroviral therapy and prophylactics on survival and morbidity. This has had a knock on effect on Palliative Care in relation to symptoms, their management and the psychosocial aspects of patient care. In this short article we aim to identify the main issues around symptom control and antiretroviral treatment.