Primary care and case management of persons with HIV/AIDS.

The nurse practitioner can meet the multiple needs of people living with HIV disease. Given the broad scope and integration of services required to care for clients with HIV/AIDS, the skill of a nursing case manager is also an integral part of the health care team. Together, these nursing clinicians can enhance the quality of care provided to HIV-infected individuals as each plays numerous roles with specific competencies and skills. This article discusses primary care services and the role of health care providers in working with persons with HIV/AIDS.