ASHM Positive Information for Patients (PIP) manual
The Positive Information for Patients (PIP) manual (formerly available on CD-ROM) is now only availble for download as a 700-page PDF e-book.
The manual aims to provide comprehensive patient information material in a user-friendly format to assist doctors in the education and support of their patients with HIV, as well as carers and family.
As many aspects of living with HIV infection as possible are covered including, but not limited to, health promotion, treatment, lifestyle and legal issues.
Download - pip-manual.pdf [5.6Mb]
Table of contents
- Newly Diagnosed
- Human Body - An introduction to its systems
- Tests and procedures
- Opportunistic infections and HIV-related conditions
- Associated health problems
- Treatments
- Lifestyle and health promotion
- Complementary therapies
- Clinical trials
- Psychological issues
- Social and legal issues
- Partners and carers
- Stopping the spread of HIV
- Special groups
