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- How are providers and patients chosen?
Providers and patients are chosen randomly using scientific methods, without names or other identifying information.
- If I am selected as a patient, what will I be asked to do?
If selected, you will be asked to participate in an interview and answer questions related to your HIV care. You will be compensated for your time. If selected, you are encouraged to participate.
- Can patients decline or withdraw from participating?
Yes, patients may decline or change their minds about participating at any time. However, patients selected represent other patients in care, so their participation is important.
- Will patients be compensated for their time?
Yes, there will be compensation for patients who participate.
- Is the information collected kept confidential?
Yes, all information collected will be kept confidential including facility, provider and patient names. Facility, provider and patient names are not sent to CDC and will not be used in any reports. Names or other identifying information are not collected.
- Which areas are participating in the MMP?
The following areas are participating: California; Chicago, IL; Delaware; Florida; Georgia; Houston, TX; Illinois; Indiana; Los Angeles, CA; Maryland; Massachusetts; Michigan; Mississippi; New Jersey; New York City, NY; New York; North Carolina; Oregon; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia, PA; Puerto Rico; San Francisco, CA; South Carolina; Texas; Virginia; and Washington.
- Who will be conducting the project in the local areas?
State and local health department staff will conduct all data collection activities.
- Where can I learn more about the MMP?
Patients and providers can contact their state or local health
department for more information about the MMP. Click above for the
Project Area Contact List.
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