
From staff training to scheduling flexibility, a primary care physician shares practical insights on integrating long-acting injectable PrEP into routine care.
Kevin Hatfield, MD, is a primary care physician and family medicine physician at Optum Health Partners in Seattle, Washington.

From staff training to scheduling flexibility, a primary care physician shares practical insights on integrating long-acting injectable PrEP into routine care.

Long-acting HIV prevention options simplify adherence, reduce stigma, and empower individuals to maintain their health without daily reminders.

Injection anxiety and concerns about side effects are common. A primary care physician outlines practical counseling strategies, expectation-setting, and interventions that improve patient comfort and confidence.

Real-world patient cases illustrating how pill burden, privacy, and individual preferences influence PrEP selection and adherence.

Primary care physician Kevin Hatfield, MD, discusses how the switch can increase patient touchpoints, free cognitive burden, and strengthen long-term engagement between patients and PCPs.

Dr Hatfield shares a case of a patient living in shared housing who was concerned about her housemates seeing her PrEP medication.

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