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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 P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| parham | 08/24/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | tnx |
| Wayne | 05/20/10 | 7 | 10 | 10 | |
| Avi | 05/11/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Ajay | 02/02/10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | |
| adam | 01/08/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Appreciate the quick response. |
Recent Answers from Terry B
2010-08-24 hiv french kiss:
Dear Parham: Peace. Unless you were exposed to her blood or vaginal secretions, you are not at significant risk for HIV. Other Sexually Transmitted Infections can be passed more easily than HIV, however
2010-05-19 Do i need a retest ??:
Dear Vickey: Peace. Abbott makes some reliable tests but you need use them according to directions. Please call your testing and counseling center and give them the details you gave to me. There
2010-05-17 Women to men HIV transmission:
Dear Wayne: Peace. HIV is transmitted primarily by blood, semen, vaginal secretions. The number of times you are exposed, amount of virus in the fluid, the amount of fluid, duration and square cm/in
2010-05-14 worried:
Dear Jose: Peace. I cannot tell you about the accuracy of the test as I don't know what type of test by what you describe. In the US, and in World Health Organization and UNAIDS sites throughout the
2010-05-13 worried:
Dear Jose: I can't tell the accuracy of a testing method by how long it took. All good testing should involve counseling as well - consider calling the test site and asking them what test they used
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