Phone Consultation (National) - (Toll Free)

One of the best resources available to providers who treat patients with HIV/AIDS is clinical consultation.  By using the services described below, health care professionals can be assured that the decisions they make are based on the latest treatment information and guidelines. and it's always free.

Post Exposure Prophylaxis Phone Consultation (PEPLine) -
National Clinicians’ Post-Exposure Prophylaxis Hotline - (888) HIV-4911 (448-4911)
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Offering health care providers around the clock advice on managing occupational exposures to HIV, hepatitis B & C. Warmline and PEPline calls are answered by faculty clinicians at San Francisco General Hospital.

Warmline - National HIV Telephone Consultation Service - (800) 933-3413
9 am - 8 pm Eastern: Voice mail available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Offering treating clinicians with up-to-the-minute HIV clinical and drug information and individualized, expert case consultation. Sample issues: Viral load & CD4 count • Diagnostic techniques OI prophylaxis & management • Resistance testing drug interactions & toxicity • Infection control Antiretroviral treatment options.

Perinatal Hotline - National Perinatal HIV Consultation and Referral Service - (888) HIV-8765 (448-8765)
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Provides free 24-hour clinical consultation and advice on treating HIV-infected pregnant women and their infants as well as indications and interpretations of rapid and standard HIV testing in pregnancy.