What does it mean to be an accredited HIV prescriber?
HIV treatment has changed dramatically in the last 20-30 years. Many HIV positive patients struggle with the stigma of being HIV positive and chose to keep their HIV status a secret, even from their GP. Thankfully things have changed and continue to change for the better. Some GPs (like Maxwell Medical’s Dr Euan Mabon) have undertaken specialist training to become accredited HIV prescribers.
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Thinking about taking PrEP?
PrEP stands for pre-exposure prophylaxis. If you are HIV negative taking PrEP, usually daily, can significantly reduce you chance of contracting HIV. If you are taking PrEP as prescribed by your Doctor and you are exposed to the HIV virus, it can stop the HIV virus getting into your body and causing infection, it is almost 100% effective.
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