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Other Healthcare Maintenance
72. Complete blood count and chemistry panels should be monitored
on a regular basis as needed to assess medication toxicity and to
monitor potential or existing comorbid conditions (e.g., chronic
kidney disease or hepatitis).
73. Urinalysis should be monitored annually among those at risk for
kidney disease.
74. All persons with HIV should be asked about their reproductive
desires. Persons capable of childbearing should be routinely asked
about their plans and desires regarding pregnancy.
75. Patient education should be provided at every visit, tailored to
the patient's current needs. In particular, the clinician should
evaluate the need for education on optimizing sexual health and the
importance of medication adherence to maximize personal health
and to eliminate HIV transmission to sexual partners.
76. All persons with HIV should have semi-annual oral health
examinations.
Diagnosis
