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Final Facilitator Guide - EngenderHealth

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Section 9interest to share this information so the doctor can determine the bestcourse of treatment. If the person finds a particular topic embarrassing,he/she should let the doctor know, and the doctor may be able to helpdiscuss the topic in a more comfortable way.Follow-upIf the person forgets to ask certain questions, he/she should not hesitateto call the doctor’s office and get the information needed.Discussing MedicationThe person must inform the doctor about any medications he/she istaking, whether they are ayurvedic, homeopathic, or allopathic. Whenthe doctor prescribes a new medication, should make sure they get allthe information they need, such as how the medication will help, anyside effects, any foods or drinks to avoid while on the medication, anydrug interactions that may occur, when and how often the medicineshould be taken, and if it has to be taken on any empty stomach orwith food?<strong>Facilitator</strong>’s <strong>Guide</strong>4Adherence to Treatment for HIV133

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