HIV Management Guide for Clinical Care

Discover ‘HIV Management Guide for Clinical Care in Australia’, a comprehensive resource designed for health practitioners involved in the management and care of individuals with HIV in Australia. This dynamic guide provides essential information on preventing, diagnosing, and managing HIV-associated diseases. Stay informed on the fundamental principles of prevention, diagnosis, and management of HIV and […]

ASHM Testing Portal

The Testing Policies offered by ASHM are specifically designed for healthcare professionals and pathologists who order or conduct HIV, hepatitis C, and hepatitis B tests, as well as those involved in interpreting and delivering the test results to patients. These policies establish a comprehensive framework that ensures high-quality testing while eliminating both real and perceived […]

PrEP Dosing Guide

The PrEP dosing guide is intended to help clinicians in making the decision whether daily PrEP or on-demand PrEP is suitable for the patient.This resource also gives examples of the different dosing options and explains how to prescribe it.

Decision Making In PrEP – NSW

This 2-page Decision Making in PrEP: Prescribing Pathway for PrEP in NSW tool summarises the key eligibility and recommended assessment criteria for primary care providers in NSW who wish to prescribe PrEP, as well as outlining ongoing patient education and monitoring requirements. For expanded details, see the ASHM PrEP Clinical Guidelines. 

Antiretroviral (ARV) Guidelines

Explore the Australian Commentary to the US DHHS Guidelines for the use of Antiretroviral (ARV) Agents in HIV-1 Infected Adults and Adolescents and the Australian Commentary on the US DHHS Guidelines for the use of Antiretroviral Agents in Pediatric HIV infection.  This comprehensive resource provides valuable insights and guidance for healthcare professionals involved in HIV […]

HIV Shared Care and GP Management Plan

Approximately half of the HIV care in Australia is provided in general practice, and available data suggest that HIV care provided by a GP is consistent with care provided by a specialist HIV physician. Despite this, there is still considerable uncertainty around ‘shared care’ – a model of care in which a patient sees a […]

Australasian Contact Tracing Guidelines

When patients are diagnosed with a treatable sexually transmitted infection, it’s vital to consider, discuss, and support the testing and treatment of their sexual partners. Research shows that many partners may be infected without realising it. That’s why it’s crucial to make partner notification a priority and ensure it’s done successfully. Treating infected partners not […]

Australian Standards For Psychological Support For Adults With HIV

‘The Australian Standards for psychological support for adults with HIV’ are based on the United Kingdom’s (UK’s) Standards for psychological support for adults living with HIV. The UK standards are produced by the British Psychological Society, British. The aim of these Standards is to promote mental health and well-being, early detection of psychological difficulties and […]

Decision Making In PrEP – WA

This 2-page Decision Making in PrEP: Prescribing Pathway for PrEP in WA tool summarises the key eligibility and recommended assessment criteria for primary care providers in WA who wish to prescribe PrEP, as well as outlining ongoing patient education and monitoring requirements. For expanded details, see the ASHM PrEP Clinical Guidelines.

PrEP Toolkit

This toolkit is for health practicioners and will provide you with the information you need for staying informed about Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) and accessing a wide array of essential tools, websites, and resources designed to support your vital role in HIV prevention. This PDF is dedicated to empowering healthcare professionals, from clinicians to public health […]