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Expertise
Help in assessing personal and professional risk of HIV transmission; tips in teaching about HIV/AIDS; cultural competency for teaching about HIV/AIDS in Catholic settings; considerations in US and overseas HIV/AIDS programs and education for health and other professionals. Specific questions about treatment should be referred to your health provider; opinions and information offered are not meant to replace medical advice
Experience in the area
Seven years with academic medical center and national AIDS education and training center, seven subsequent years with focus on international HIV/AIDS in East and South Africa. Former clinician, bioethics preceptor at an academic medical center and presenter in wide range of fora including international AIDS conference.
Organizations
Disabled American Veterans American Public Health Association MENSA AA
Publications
Human Variety, EC Sociological Society Proceedings of the International AIDS Conference, Durban, South Africa "HIV and Primary Care"
Education/Credentials
BS Psychology MPH Master of Public Health PhD studies underway
Awards and Honors
Naval School of Health Sciences, Hospital Corps with Highest Honors, Neuropsychiatry with Honors and High Distinction
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
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| Marie | 09/24/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks! |
| Javier | 08/20/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thanks for clearing my doubts. i appreciate ..... |
| Mimi | 08/19/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Dear Terry, Thank you very much for ..... |
| Anonymous | 08/04/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you so much. Happiness and all ..... |
| Armando | 08/04/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you so much for your help |
Recent Answers from Terry B
2009-09-27 people with soares:
Dear Genan: Peace. While what you describe sounds ... well, unappetizing ... it won't place you at risk of HIV transmission unless your skin and/or mucous membranes come into contact with his blood
2009-09-26 Possible risk of HIV infection?:
Dear Saswat: If the condom she used was fresh - that is, not full of the semen of a previous customer or wet with her vaginal secretions or blood, it would not place you at risk. If her hands were
2009-09-25 partner tested HIV neg.:
Dear Mike: Peace. No, you can't use your partner's HIV status as an indicator of your own. If you are positive, you may not have infected him, or you may have infected him too recently for an antibody
2009-09-22 exposure to blood @ drs office:
Dear Marie: Peace. HIV isn't easily transmitted. The virus is contained in blood, semen, vaginal secretions, and in the case of nursing mothers, breast milk. Direct exposure to the fluids containing
2009-09-20 early symptoms:
Dear Trey: Peace. The factors in your possible exposure to HIV include the duration of your exposure after the condom broke and whether you were exposed to the blood, semen, or vaginal secretions of
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