After more than a decade of special treatment, HIV medicine is ready t
o enter the mainstream of medical practice in developed countries. Acc
ess to a conveniently located well informed, primary care doctor who w
orks well with an appropriate specialist is the cornerstone of best me
dical care for chronic illness, including HIV disease. Managing HIV is
part of the second phase of a national educational program aimed at e
quipping more doctors with the skills to care for people with HIV.