Medication Adherence and Support

The HIV Outreach Team supports clients with a range of medication adherence strategies. It also provides support with the management of side effects from ARV Therapy.

Tasks we assist with:

Liaise with S100 prescribers around the management of medications and scripts.
Organising blister packaging through Community Pharmacies.
Provide dosette boxes for clients to self-manage their medication.
Medication prompts/reminders for clients on short term basis.
Daily Observed Therapy on a case by case basis (Monday-Friday only).
Using visual aids and diaries to help support clients with cognitive issues.

We work with clients and specialist agencies to provide information about medications and advocacy. The team has specialist clinicians in HIV and Mental Health that can support clients with adherence in order to achieve better health outcomes.

Task we assist with:

Support around medication efficacy and self-management
Information about medications and their side effects
Attending medical appointments with clients
Assisting clients who are physically unable to collect medications
Organising referrals to Bobby Goldsmith Foundation for financial support
Referral to Dietitian to help with the processing of medications and help manage side effects
Provide support around treatment options and adherence.