HIV+ Patients and Substance Use Disorders – How to Provide Excellent Care
Jim Winkle, MPH

May 24, 2023, 1:00pm-2:30pm EST

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Medical and behavioral health professionals who work with HIV+ patients are in a unique position to help these patients reduce harm from substance use, but often feel at a loss how to do so effectively, in a limited amount of time, and without conveying judgement. HIV+ patients, meanwhile, may face stigma from health professionals, and may not relate to a singular focus on treatment programs. This presentation will improve the ability of primary care and specialty health professionals to screen for substance use disorders (SUDs) and perform a four-step brief intervention model that enhances the motivation of patients to reduce their risk of harm. As a result, clinicians will be better able to help these patients forge their own pathway to recovery.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Describe how SUDs impact HIV+ patients
• Demonstrate how to use a brief screening tool that identifies possible SUDs
• Demonstrate how to perform a four-step brief intervention that enhances the motivation of HIV+ patients to reduce harm from substance use
• Explain how principles of harm reduction can help mitigate provider stigma

PRESENTERS

Jim Winkle, MPH, has trained hundreds of behavioral health professionals how to address substance use with clients and patients. As the creator behind the SBIRT Oregon website, Jim has designed screening forms, clinic tools and training videos used by professionals across the country.