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Guides for People Living with HIV/AIDSThe Guides for People Living with HIV/AIDS series comprises eight modules.
* Copies can be ordered from the
Sponsoring organization: Module 2: Infants Children and Youth 
This comprehensive guide was developed for physicians, particularly primary care physicians who are new to the management of pediatric HIV disease. It was also designed as a resource for other health care professionals and community caregivers. Primary care physicians have many skills to bring to the care of children with HIV disease, and are integral in coordinating the care of such patients in conjunction with other specialists, health professionals and community resources. The focus of the guide is on the clinical management of pediatric patients - infants, children and youth - with HIV disease. This module follows the sequence of events that normally occur as the disease progresses. It begins with HIV testing and the asymptomatic patient, and concludes with the care and treatment of the symptomatic patient. Psychosocial issues faced by patients, their families and caregivers are discussed. Case studies placed in the margins are used illustratively throughout the text. Sponsoring organization: 
Nursing Care contains seven sections: Section 1 Sponsoring organization:
This module is designed for caregiving professionals in all disciplines who seek to enhance their skills at providing palliative care for people living with HIV/AIDS. Palliative care for people living with HIV/AIDS is the unification of science, compassion and spirituality. This module endeavours to reflect this vital union. Contrary to what many believe, there is no specific time for palliative care. Throughout its trajectory, advanced HIV disease presents continuing challenges for all, but experience proves that those knowledgeable in palliative care can relieve the intense, broad suffering of persons living with the disease. The result can be a unique experience respectful of each individual and healing to those he/she loves. This module endeavours to strengthen the skills that makes this experience possible.
Module 5: Managing Your Health 
Managing Your Health: A Guide for People Living With HIV or AIDS, was published by the Community AIDS Treatment Information Exchange (CATIE) and is now in its third edition. It is intended for people living with HIV/AIDS and their caregivers. Managing Your Health endeavours to show people living with HIV/AIDS how to delay the progression of HIV disease and to stay healthy longer. The guide is not intended to be exhaustive but addresses some common issues facing people living with HIV/AIDS. The guide is divided into sections so readers can find what they need quickly. It does not have to be read all at once or in any particular order. Readers are invited to start with questions they need answered right away, and to use information that's relevant to their needs and circumstances. They are also advised to check with their physician, a local AIDS group or CATIE for the most up-to-date treatment information.
 This module attempts to capture social work practice wisdom and to demonstrate how best practices can be used to meet the psychosocial needs of individuals, partners, families and communities affected by HIV. It also tries to provide the information and support that social workers and others need to respond effectively to people living with HIV. Anyone who works with people living with HIV will, at some time, feel personally and professionally challenged. The ethical issues can be daunting. This module discusses professional and practical issues associated with providing psychosocial care and describes interventions that social workers have found effective. It covers the social worker's role in providing psychosocial care for people who are infected, and in working with society to support those living with HIV and to prevent new infections. For social workers who have worked for years in HIV and those new to the field, the guide will affirm their practice, answer some of their questions, and provide valuable advice and support. Sponsoring organization(s):
Module 7: Rehabilitation Services 
The rehabilitation services module was developed in response to the rapidly growing role of rehabilitation professionals in HIV care. Although people living with HIV have always needed rehabilitation services, the proportion of rehabilitation providers with HIV patients has grown from a few per cent a decade ago to nearly 25 per cent today. This module is the product of extensive consultations among people living with HIV and a wide cross-section of rehabilitation and health care providers, enabling the authors to bring together in one guide both conventional rehabilitation interventions and patient-centred care approaches. This module is targeted primarily at rehabilitation professionals. Secondary target audiences include other HIV caregivers and people living with HIV and their communities.
Module 8: A Manual for Home Support Workers 
This module in the Guides for People Living with HIV/AIDS series was developed to give home support workers and their supervisors the information required to care for persons living with HIV. Among other topics, the manual provides information on the medical aspects of HIV infection and how home support workers can deal with certain issues, such as overcoming fears, how HIV disease affects certain groups of people, and legal/ethical, mental health, spiritual and financial issues that may be influenced by HIV infection. Caring for people living with HIV can give home support workers great satisfaction as they meet the challenges of this important work. This manual is a guide to direct their compassion, concerns and skills in overcoming these challenges and providing people living with HIV with the help they need to live longer and have a better quality of life.
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A Brief History of HIV/AIDS in Canada
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This comprehensive guide was developed for physicians, particularly primary care physicians who are new to the management of HIV disease. It was also designed as a resource for other health care professionals and community caregivers. Primary care physicians have many skills to bring to the care of patients with HIV disease, and are integral in coordinating the care of such patients in conjunction with other specialists, health professionals and community resources. The focus of the guide is on the clinical management of adult patients - men, women and adolescents - with HIV disease. This module follows the sequence of events that normally occur as the disease progresses. It begins with HIV testing and the asymptomatic patient, and concludes with the care and treatment of the symptomatic patient. Psychosocial issues faced by patients, their families and caregivers are discussed. At various points in the text, vignettes depict situations that family physicians may encounter in their practice.
The nursing care module was developed to respond to the information needs of nurses who care for people living with HIV/AIDS. This module also complements other Canadian documents, such as HIV/AIDS Education for Nurses: Practice Issues and Curriculum Guidelines, published by the Canadian Nurses Association. Nursing Care contains seven sections: