Preparing questions in advance can help patients have more meaningful discussions regarding their conditions. Patients may wish to ask their doctor the following questions related to HIV & AIDS:

1. Am I at risk for HIV?
   
   
2. How can I reduce my risk of becoming infected?
   
   
3. How will I be tested for HIV?
   
   
4. How long will I have to wait for test results?
   
   
5. If I test positive for the virus, how will I be treated?
   
   
6. How soon will I see improvement from the treatment?
   
   
7. What will the side effects be from my treatment?
   
   
8. Can anything be done to keep HIV from becoming full-blown AIDS?
   
   
9. How can I prevent AIDS from being transmitted to my sexual partner?
   
   
10. How can I prevent AIDS from being transmitted to my unborn child?
    
    
11. If I have AIDS, should I avoid breastfeeding my baby?
    
    
12. If I have AIDS, what should I do to stay as healthy as possible?