Start here :: Everyone is vulnerable.
Know your status.
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No points for going it alone :: Social service advocates can help you find + manage healthcare.
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Take steps to ensure you get proper care.
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✖ Find a provider you trust.
✖ Know the standard of care for your conditions.
✖ Be frank with your healthcare team.
✖ Keep a checklist.
✖ Take notes.
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Find the best health care.

Some things to look for in picking a doctor or clinic.

✖ Local + accessible. If you can't easily get there, you won't go often enough.

✖ Knows how to treat your medical condition. There is no substitute for interest + experience.

✖ Knows how to treat you. Find a comfortable + supportive social situation. Remember, your care depends on all the staff, not just the doctor.

✖ You can afford. Don't set yourself up to have finances get in the way of good healthcare.
Aids.gov :: locator lets you find Hiv services by zipcode.
Administration on Aging :: Eldercare Locator lets you find services by area and topic (HIV not included).
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