Management of Psychiatric Disorders in HIV-Infected Patients
Summary
- HAD presents with the typical triad of symptoms seen in other subcortical dementias: defects in memory, mood, and motor function
- Best assessed by tests that measure tasks completed in a set time period or involve fluid, “set-switching” tasks
- Modified HIV Dementia Scale shown to be the most specific and valid assessment tool for HIV-infected patients and may be administered serially
- Best assessed by tests that measure tasks completed in a set time period or involve fluid, “set-switching” tasks
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Keywords: Psychiatric Disorders, Special Populations