If you need additional information or have questions about local providers that will prescribe PrEP, please call one of our Prevention Team at 785-232-3100.
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How do I speak to my doctor or other health care provider about PrEP?
Before Your Visit
Make an appointment: with your health care provider. Your doctor can help you to decide if PrEP would be a good choice for you.
Do research: Make a list of reasons that you think that PrEP would be a good choice for you.
Think about: your routine, especially things that might make it easy or hard to take a daily medication.
Make a health history list for your doctor: That includes any past illnesses or concerns you have, as well as a list of your current medications (including supplements, herbs, etc.).
Make sure a translator is available: or bring someone who can translate if you would prefer to speak a language other than English during your appointment.
During Your Visit
Be clear: Take out your notes and tell your doctor that you are interested in PrEP right away.
Do not be shy: Give your doctor all the details about your life that could be important to your health. Don’t worry about being judged. If your sex life is a hard topic to talk about, say that to your doctor. It will help to start the conversation.
Ask questions: You want to be sure that you understand what your doctor is telling you.
Take notes: during your visit so that you can remember what your doctor said.
After Your Visit
Review your notes: or any information provided by your doctor.
Consider your options: Your doctor gave you a lot of information. Now it is up to you to make the right decision for you. http://www.cdc.gov/hiv/risk/behavior/index.html
Call your doctor: if you have more questions.
Ask to speak to a nurse if your doctor is unavailable.
Schedule tests: or follow-up appointments your doctor requested. Get your results if you had tests done at your appointment.
If you feel comfortable: you may want to discuss this choice with your partners, family, or friends.
Resources For Your Provider:
Preexposure Prophylaxis for the Prevention of HIV Infection - 2014: A PHS Clinical Practice Guideline http://www.cdc.gov/hiv/pdf/guidelines/ PrEPguidelines2014.pdf
Preexposure Prophylaxis for the Prevention of HIV Infection - 2014: Clinical Providers’ Supplement http://www.cdc.gov/hivpdf//guidelines/ PrEPProviderSupplement2014.pdf
Gilead Sciences PrEP Website: contains information about the drug, its use for PrEP, and information about the Medication Assistance Program. https://start.truvada.com
Make an appointment: with your health care provider. Your doctor can help you to decide if PrEP would be a good choice for you.
Do research: Make a list of reasons that you think that PrEP would be a good choice for you.
Think about: your routine, especially things that might make it easy or hard to take a daily medication.
Make a health history list for your doctor: That includes any past illnesses or concerns you have, as well as a list of your current medications (including supplements, herbs, etc.).
Make sure a translator is available: or bring someone who can translate if you would prefer to speak a language other than English during your appointment.
During Your Visit
Be clear: Take out your notes and tell your doctor that you are interested in PrEP right away.
Do not be shy: Give your doctor all the details about your life that could be important to your health. Don’t worry about being judged. If your sex life is a hard topic to talk about, say that to your doctor. It will help to start the conversation.
Ask questions: You want to be sure that you understand what your doctor is telling you.
Take notes: during your visit so that you can remember what your doctor said.
After Your Visit
Review your notes: or any information provided by your doctor.
Consider your options: Your doctor gave you a lot of information. Now it is up to you to make the right decision for you. http://www.cdc.gov/hiv/risk/behavior/index.html
Call your doctor: if you have more questions.
Ask to speak to a nurse if your doctor is unavailable.
Schedule tests: or follow-up appointments your doctor requested. Get your results if you had tests done at your appointment.
If you feel comfortable: you may want to discuss this choice with your partners, family, or friends.
Resources For Your Provider:
Preexposure Prophylaxis for the Prevention of HIV Infection - 2014: A PHS Clinical Practice Guideline http://www.cdc.gov/hiv/pdf/guidelines/ PrEPguidelines2014.pdf
Preexposure Prophylaxis for the Prevention of HIV Infection - 2014: Clinical Providers’ Supplement http://www.cdc.gov/hivpdf//guidelines/ PrEPProviderSupplement2014.pdf
Gilead Sciences PrEP Website: contains information about the drug, its use for PrEP, and information about the Medication Assistance Program. https://start.truvada.com
