Advice to Clinicians from Adoptive Parents Raising a Child With HIV Q and A Session (16075)

Adoptive parents of children living with HIV will discuss issues that impact their lives in conjunction with findings from a study on adoptive parents’ experiences. The panelists will explore the differences in their parenting decisions and advise clinicians on practical ways they can support families in navigating these personal choices.

Learning Objectives

1. Describe the challenges and decisions faced by parents raising children with HIV, including recounting personal examples from panelists.
2. Discuss the different approaches families take when making decisions on disclosure and health care.
3. Apply the information and advice from the session to improve the ability to help other families navigate difficult choices in parenting children with HIV.