From: About.com AIDS HIV
It has been proven time and time again that for HIV treatment to be
effective, the person taking the treatment must understand the
medications they are taking. Each time an HIV provider decides to
start a new HIV treatment, they first should assess the patient's
understanding of that treatment. Here is a collection of HIV
treatment questions that every patient should ask their HIV doctor
before starting any treatment regimen. Related Medication
Information 10 Medication Adherence Tips Medication Adherence Tips
that Will Work for You A Free Online Medication Course that Will
Help You Before You Begin - Medication Questions You Should Ask?
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