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I am here to prepare for a conversation about an HIV cure.


Discussing an HIV cure can be quite challenging, both for healthcare professionals and for people with HIV. While the search for a cure offers hope, it simultaneously raises questions and uncertainties. News about research breakthroughs can create expectations that are not (yet) in line with reality. 

By opening up this topic, you can help present this information correctly, manage expectations, and support your patients with any concerns or questions.
 
We will first ask you two questions. 
 
Question 01  What are your thoughts on HIV cure?

 

 
 
 
Your answer:  
 
Watch the video below about how researchers think about an HIV cure. 
Play the video
about how researchers think about an HIV cure
hier komt de video
Question 02  Do you think that everyone with HIV is waiting for a cure?

 

 
 
Your answer:  
 
Watch the video below about how people with HIV think about an HIV cure. 
Speel de video af
over hoe mensen met hiv denken over genezing
hier komt de video
 
You have just watched two videos that each offer a different perspective on HIV cure. The first video provided insight into developments in the field and how various researchers are working on and thinking about this. The second video showed how different people living with HIV think about HIV cure and how they deal with it. Opinions and expectations on this subject vary greatly. Some people look forward to a possible cure, while others focus more on living in the present.  


Has your opinion changed after watching the videos? 

To prepare well for the conversation, I would like to review the following information:

 

Select the topics below that can help you with your preparation. 

 
The selected topics will automatically appear in your personal reading list. You can go through them one by one at a time that suits you. So it doesn't all have to be done at once. Returning to the site on this device later? Then you simply continue where you left off. 
 

In anticipation of an HIV cure

How can I manage expectations?

On this page you will learn how to manage expectations and provide advice to people waiting for an HIV cure. 

Challenges in HIV cure

How can I explain that HIV cure is complicated?

On this page it is explained in a simple way why HIV cure is so complicated. 

Conversation tips

How do I approach the conversation? 

On this page you will find tips and tools that can help you have these conversations with confidence. 

Support services

Who can provide additional help?

Does your patient need extra support in areas such as mental health or finances? See here who you can refer them to. 

Events

Attending an HIV event

On this page you can read where people living with HIV and medical professionals can meet, share experiences and learn more about HIV and HIV cure.

Participating in HIV research

How can someone sign up for research studies?

On this page you will find a list of where (clinical) research studies on HIV are taking place. 

Frequently asked questions

How do I prepare for questions?

A number of frequently asked questions have been collected from the HIV community. Read through these so that you are well prepared going into the conversation. 

Glossary

How do I explain difficult terms?

In our glossary we explain difficult terms as clearly as possible.