Human immunodeficiency virus early intervention physician guidelines, second edition. Advisory Group on HIV Early Intervention, Second Edition, American Medical Association
An estimated 1 million people in the United States are presently infected
with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Each of these individuals
should be under the care of a physician. Moreover, there is general
consensus that early intervention should be managed in the primary care
setting. Primary care physicians are well suited to manage the total
treatment of persons with HIV throughout the disease process. These
guidelines provide the primary care physician with the information to
diagnose HIV infection, determine disease stage, and monitor and treat
patients during early stages of infection. The guidelines also provide
referral to sources of additional information and HIV training.
