Course: Patient-Centered Communication to Support HIV Treatment Adherence and Engagement
CME Credits: 0.25
Released: 2026-06-30
Effective HIV care requires more than clinical expertise—it also depends on ensuring that information is accessible, understandable, and responsive to each patient’s needs while remaining free of stigma and misconceptions. This activity, which is part of the three-part series titled Walking in Your Shoes: Taking Steps to Reduce HIV-Related Stigma in Rural and Underserved Communities of the Southeast, follows Markus, a Black man with limited health literacy who is seeking a routine check-up after visiting a community health fair. Through two contrasting scenarios, learners explore how adapting communication to a patient’s level of understanding, using clear and jargon-free language, and connecting individuals with supportive resources such as interpreters or patient navigators can improve comprehension, engagement, and trust. Expert faculty will examine both encounters and share practical strategies for delivering compassionate, patient-centered care that meets patients where they are. The content for this enduring activity was recorded on May 27, 2026.
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