PrEP discussions with a healthcare provider, intimacy with no protection

1. Wow, you really came prepared. This is great. This
makes everything so much easier. Here is a form to
complete for the HIV rapid test and it also asks just
a little bit about your sexual history also. A nurse
will come in and administer the test and you
should have results in 20 minutes. After that, we
will talk our options, how’s that sound?

2. Okay.

3. You’re making a great decision
coming in, and I’m honestly very
proud of you for taking this step.

4. The doctor smiled and placed her hand on Morgan’s
shoulder. Morgan smiled and felt a warmth in her heart.
After the tests, the doctor returned with files in hand.

5. Alright, so the tests are complete.
You are in fact HIV-negative. So you
would definitely be eligible for PrEP.

6. Okay, so…can you provide PrEP here?

7. Yes, definitely. I can provide PrEP. Do
you have any other questions?

8. Yes, are there any side effects?

9. Not really. Nothing more than period
like or flu-like symptoms for some
people, but these usually go away
within the first month.

10. Could I get help with paying for
PrEP? I’m not sure if my insurance
covers it…

11. Of course. I will provide you with a cost
assistance sheet and if you are to choose
PrEP, then we can definitely talk to some of
those providers for you as well.

12. Knowing more about your sexual history and your interest in
PrEP, I have a personalized prevention strategy for you that I’ve
included with some more info on PrEP, cost and assistance.
Remember, PrEP is not a substitute for healthy safe sex
practices. It should be used in addition to these practices.

13. • It must be taken daily
and you cannot miss or
skip a dosage.
• You cannot share
medication.
• You must come back for
a follow-up every 3
months and adhere to
the prevention strategy
I provided.
Some other helpful
points: in order for it to
be effective…

14. If you agree to all of those things, I would like to talk more
about it starting PrEP as soon as possible. Take a look over
everything, and how about we schedule a follow up within the
two weeks to give you some time to think things through?

15. Perfect, thank you Dr.

16. No, thank you Morgan. This is a
wonderful decision. I also provided
some support resources in terms of
others who have taken PrEP, support
communities, blogs, and other
resources for you. Take a look over all
of these things and I encourage you to
talk with your significant other and
your friends and family about this.

17. Don’t be afraid to assert what
you want for your health,
you’re taking control of your
health and your life and that’s
something no one else can do
for you. But feel strong, our
team here is behind you, and
you’re making the right
decision.