Module

Therapy of Chronic Hepatitis B: Who to Treat and When to Treat? A Case-Based Discussion

Source: Hepatitis Annual Update 2008

Therapy of Chronic Hepatitis B: Who to Treat and When to Treat? A Case-Based Discussion

Co-Chair: Norah Terrault, MD, MPH

Faculty:

Anna S. F. Lok, MD

CREDIT INFORMATION

Release Date: 06/20/08

Expiration Date: 06/19/09

Physicians: maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™

Registered Nurses: 0.8 Nursing contact hours

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Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

Describe management strategies for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B in various case scenarios
Identify characteristics used to determine when treatment should be delayed or initiated in patients with chronic hepatitis B
Discuss treatment guidelines for chronic hepatitis B

Topics covered include:

Who to Treat and When to Treat
Clear-cut Cases in Which Treatment Should Be Initiated
Clear-cut Cases in Which Treatment Can Be Deferred
Cases Where The Treatment Decision Must Be Individualized
Summary: Implications for Clinical Practice

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