Document 0616
 DOCN  M94A0616
 TI    HIV counselling training for general practitioners.
 DT    9412
 AU    Lipp J; Stynes R; Jackson S; Catter L; Moloney B; Phillips G; Anita
       Morawetz HIV Counselling and Training Centre (A.M. Centre),; Parkville.
 SO    Annu Conf Australas Soc HIV Med. 1993 Oct 28-30;5:77 (poster no. 8).
       Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE ASHM5/94349039
 AB    OBJECTIVES: To train general practitioners in counselling skills as an
       essential component of their ongoing management of HIV patients in a
       community setting. METHODS: A state-funded training program in HIV
       counselling has been run by the A.M. Centre for the past 3 years. This
       is a one year, half day/week course open to health professionals and
       other carers involved in the HIV field. Based on evaluation of this
       course as well as extensive experience in HIV counselling training in
       other settings, a counselling training program designed specifically for
       general practitioners has been developed and recently conducted in
       various locations. The structure of the course is a 2-5 day intensive
       program with 2 day follow up 6 months later. The course is made up of
       the theoretical, observational and experimental components. RESULTS:
       Evaluation of the one year course revealed significant improvement in
       conceptual, assessment and interventive skills as well as increased
       confidence in managing complex HIV psychosocial issues. Initial
       evaluation of the G.P. Intensives indicates similar results, with
       generalisation to non-HIV cases. Feedback highlighted the importance of,
       and general lack of, peer support for General Practitioners managing HIV
       patients' psycho-social issues in the community. The 6 month follow up
       workshop appears to be an important component in consolidating and
       further developing these skills. CONCLUSION: In the general practice
       management of HIV patients, there is a significant component of
       psychosocial issues requiring specific HIV and general counselling
       skills. The format and content of this course appears to be effective in
       enabling General Practitioners to develop the confidence and skills
       necessary for this counselling role.
 DE    Counseling/*EDUCATION  Curriculum  *Education, Medical, Continuing
       Family Practice/*EDUCATION  Human  HIV Infections/*PSYCHOLOGY
       Physician-Patient Relations  MEETING ABSTRACT

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