Compcare Wellness Medical Scheme has contracted Q. A. Care Plus to provide members with a comprehensive HIV/AIDS programme.

Features of the HIV/AIDS Programme:

• Confidentiality - the counsellors will not inform anyone about your disease, not even your employer - without your consent.
• Continuous counseling re disease progression.
• Ensure effective, appropriate & cost effective medical care is provided.
• Assist members to make optimal use of their medical aid benefits.
• Assist members to develop appropriate life-skills.
• Enhance self-management & decision making.
• Provide nutrition/diet information pertaining to HIV/AIDS.
• Assist members to develop a support system.
• Encourage & track compliance with therapeutic regimes.
• Provide information on prophylaxis & treatment of opportunistic infections.
• Provide information on treatment regarding anti-retroviral drugs.
• Provide information on how to maintain and stimulate a healthy immune system e.g. vitamin supplements, lifestyle practices.
• Information on ‘mother to child prevention’.
• Referrals to health care providers who are knowledgeable & experienced in managing the disease.

The programme has highly trained dedicated team members who are experienced in caring for the physical as well as psychological needs of people living with HIV/AIDS.

Should you wish to find out more about the HIV/AIDS programme, contact Q. A. Care Plus on 0860 111 900 or visit their website at www.qacare.co.za