The Australian Eighth National HIV Strategy includes a quality of life (QoL) target. Many people living with HIV (PLHIV) continue to experience psychosocial challenges, which have been associated with poorer QoL. Evidence shows that psychological care at various points of clinical intervention can improve mental health outcomes for PLHIV.
This is a RACGP CPD module with an allocated 1 hour of Education Activities (EA), 8 hours of Measuring Outcomes (MO), and 2 hours of Reflective Practice (RP) under the RACGP 2026-28 CPD program.
Learning Objectives:
- Evaluate the gaps between your practice and recommendations from recognised sources of guidance in the area of mental health screening, assessment and management.
- Determine appropriate regular review strategies to provide ongoing mental health support in people living with HIV.
- Determine appropriate referral strategies to provide optimisation of care for people living with HIV.
- Identify suitable resources for people living with HIV to enhance their ability to self-manage and seek help/support when required.
- Review changes that are required to improve the quality of care for people living with HIV in your practice.
This audit program was developed by Lateral Connections at the request of, and with funding from, ViiV Healthcare Australia.
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