During the session have the following occurred?

Symptoms and course of illness reviewed and discussed

Yes

No

Investigations and treatments reviewed and discussed

Yes

No

Possibility/certainty of HIV-related diagnosis based on clinical presentation

Yes

No

Review of knowledge about HIV including transmission and prevention

Yes

No

Misconceptions corrected and information given

Yes

No

Personal risk assessment carried out, with respect to sexual and drug-injecting behaviour, and history of blood contact

Yes

No

Further discussion of possibility/certainty of HIV-related diagnosis combining risk profile, symptoms and clinical state

Yes

No

Time allowed for news to sink in

Yes

No

Understanding checked for

Yes

No

Discussion of the meaning of the diagnosis for the client

Yes

No

Discussion of a personal risk-reduction plan

Yes

No

Discussion of the personal, family and social implications of the diagnosis for the client

Yes

No

Dealing with emotional reactions

Yes

No

Discussion of strategies, options and referral for further support and care

Yes

No