Virtual HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis outpatient service in the era of COVID-19.

Int J STD AIDS

Department of Genitourinary Medicine & Infectious Diseases (GUIDe), St James's Hospital, Dublin, Ireland.

Published: January 2021

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, health care providers have had to rapidly change how they deliver care to patients. We discuss how we are delivering a virtual HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) service during this time; challenges faced; challenges expected and goals for the coming months.

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