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ArrowStarting on August 17, 2009, VA will no longer require that patients sign a form to consent to HIV testing or that they receive scripted, standardized pre- and post-test counseling before and after HIV testing. See link below for more information.
ArrowQuestions and Answers on New HIV Testing Consent Policies
Basics

Basics

Learn about symptoms, testing, treatment, long-term effects, and more.
ArrowHIV/AIDS Basics
ArrowResources
Getting Tested

Getting Tested

Find out what the HIV test measures, and what your results mean.
ArrowGetting Tested
ArrowResources
Just Diagnosed

Just Diagnosed

Learn how to get care and support.
ArrowYour Next Steps
ArrowUnderstanding Lab Tests
ArrowBody Shape Changes
ArrowOpportunistic Infections and AIDS-Related Cancers
ArrowHIV and Hepatitis C Coinfection
ArrowResources
Treatment

Treatment

Find out what you need to know before starting drug therapy, and afterwards.
ArrowTreatment Decisions
ArrowSide Effects Guide
ArrowClinical Trials
ArrowResources
Daily Living

Daily Living

ArrowAlternative Therapies
ArrowDiet & Nutrition
ArrowDrugs & Alcohol
ArrowExercise
ArrowMental Health
ArrowSex & Sexuality

News

ArrowDaily news updates

Frequently Asked Questions

ArrowNew!Q: Is it safe to treat the flu when you are on HIV medications?
ArrowSee all the questions.

Tips and Tools

ArrowDrug Dosing Toolkit
ArrowTips for Common Side Effects
ArrowTips for Using Condoms
ArrowRapid Oral HIV Test
ArrowQuestions to Ask Your Doctor

Community

ArrowThe Healing Arts

Resources

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Take the Test, Take Control. National HIV Testing Day -- 6/27/2009Every 9½ minutes someone in the US is infected with HIV. I got the facts. Act Against AIDS: NineAndaHalfMinutes.org
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