ASHM Policy, Position and Discussion Papers
This page provides links to policy, position and discussion papers written by ASHM on behalf of its members.
Members contribute to the development of these papers by making submissions or comment on documents being prepared by ASHM. ASHM may also make submissions on members' behalf and/or call meetings to discuss various issues.
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Illicit Drugs
Family and Human Services Inquiry into the Impact of Illicit Drug Use on Families
Submitted to: House of Representatives Standing Committee
Date: March 2007
Download:position-paper-illicit-drugs.pdf [73kb]
Non-occupational Post-Exposure Prophylaxis
Literature Review for the Draft National Guidelines for Post Exposure Prophylaxis after Non-occupational Exposure to HIV
Date: October 2006
Download:jc-2006-10.pdf [869kb]
PEP in individuals exposed to HIV via sexual exposure or injecting drug use
Date: April 1998
Download:position-paper-PEP-IDU.pdf [34kb]
Vaccinations
Routine vaccinations for HIV-1 infected adults
Date: May 2003
Download:position-paper-vaccine.pdf [130kb]
