Dr. Demetre Daskalakis emphasizes that prescribing PrEP does not encourage risky behavior. It is best to have open and honest conversations with patients so that they see you are giving care to the whole person as opposed to only part of them. This video is a joint production of KFF's Greater Than HIV and CDC's Let's Stop HIV Together.
How do I bring up PrEP with my patients? KFF PrEP, sex, drug use, open-ended questions, sex life, comfort Dr. Demetre Daskalakis suggests ways that providers can bring up PrEP with their patients. One suggestion is to provide them with open-ended questions, so they are able to speak about their lives. It is okay to ask more questions. When you become more familiar with these topics, patient will more likely respond better. This video is a joint production of KFF's Greater Than HIV and CDC's Let's Stop HIV Together.
Dr. Demetre Daskalakis shares that PrEP also works for people who inject drugs and decreases the risk of HIV transmission. This video is a joint production of KFF's Greater Than HIV and CDC's Let's Stop HIV Together.
In this video, Dr. Demetre Daskalakis shares that PrEP is safe to use in pregnancy. It is safe for the fetus as well.
Dr. Demetre Daskalakis shares with us that pre-exposure prophylaxis is such big new and a great advance that allows individuals to have control and have options for protection. This video is a joint production of KFF's Greater Than HIV and CDC's Let's Stop HIV Together.
Dr. Demetre Daskalakis explains that not everyone is going to feel comfortable speaking about their sexual health. But if someone does ask about PrEP, providers should prescribe it for them. This video is a joint production of KFF's Greater Than HIV and CDC's Let's Stop HIV Together.
In this video, Dr. Demetre Daskalakis says that PrEP is low cost or free for most people. Insurance helps cover these expenses, but there are also co-pay assistance programs that help. There are also programs available to those who are uninsured that help cover PrEP. This video is a joint production of KFF's Greater Than HIV and CDC's Let's Stop HIV Together.
Dr. Demetre Daskalakis breaks down what is involved in prescribing PrEP. One, HIV testing should be done to make sure they don’t have HIV and if they do, it is important to prescribe treatment. Two, test for other sexually transmitted infections and make sure they are up to date with vaccines. Three, provide baseline test. Once you have all that information, you can prescribe PrEP. As a clinician, you should come up with a follow up plan as well. This video is a joint production of KFF's Greater Than HIV and CDC's Let's Stop HIV Together.
Dr. Demetre Daskalakis flags that anyone who can prescribe medication, can prescribe PrEP. It is important to go over guidelines and understand what follow-up is necessary. This video is a joint production of KFF's Greater Than HIV and CDC's Let's Stop HIV Together.
This infographic illustrates the journey to becoming undetectable with HIV.
