[Associations working to combat HIV/AIDS]. / Des associations mobilisées contre le VIH/sida.

Numerous associations play an essential role in the fight against the AIDS epidemic. Today, they continue to support patients with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). They work to provide support, fight against exclusion and to ensure patients' rights are respected. Communication between patients and health professionals is essential for the construction of projects optimising patient care.

[Private practice nurse faced with inequalities in health]. / L'infirmière libérale face aux inégalités de santé.

The private practice nurse can be confronted with patients living in situations of extreme poverty. During her home visits, she is sometimes reminded of the lack of prevention and the difficulties of accessing care. In her daily practice, she plays an important role faced with these inequalities in health.

[The coordination of caregivers in the patient's home]. / La coordination des intervenants au domicile du patient.

Home care is provided by different partners who may be self-employed in private practice, part of an association or employed by the hospital. For optimal patient management, all these caregivers, whatever their role, must collaborate while respecting the work of each individual. This collective consciousness requires the reorganisation of our care system to improve efficiency. Communication between everyone is essential.

[Supervising student nurses in the provision of home care]. / L'accompagnement des étudiants infirmiers lors de soins à domicile.

The private practice nurse may be required to supervise a student during their provision of care to patients in their home. These situations can be mutually rewarding and open the way for discussion around the quality of care.

[Chronic osteoarthritis home care]. / La prise en charge de la douleur arthrosique chronique à domicile.

Osteoarthritis is a constantly evolving disease. It is a real public health issue. It is therefore important to re-examine the disease and prevent it so that it doesn't affect sufferers' day-to-day lives.

[Approach to the body in freelance practice]. / L'approche du corps en exercice libéral.

Home nursing care requires a specific approach. Effectively, privacy and modesty are part of the daily environment of a patient made vulnerable through the absence of an institutional framework. A bilateral relationship of trust is necessary.