Virtual Presentation

Hepatitis C Testing and Counseling: the Gateway to Treatment

Source: Understanding and Implementing the AASLD’s 2009 Practice Guidelines* on the Diagnosis, Management, and Treatment of Hepatitis C: An Update

Hepatitis C Testing and Counseling: the Gateway to Treatment

Program Director: Bruce R. Bacon, MD

Faculty:

David L. Thomas, MD, MPH

CREDIT INFORMATION

Release Date: 7/9/09

Expiration Date: 7/8/10

Physicians: maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™

Registered Nurses: 0.8 Nursing contact hours

Status: The activity is not currently available for credit.

Learning Objectives

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

Recount the risk factors for HCV infection
Discuss which populations should be tested for HCV infection
Explain how HCV-infected persons should be counseled to avoid transmitting HCV to others
Recall which populations should be tested for HCV antibodies and which should be tested for HCV RNA

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Virtual Presentation

Hepatitis C Testing and Counseling: the Gateway to Treatment

Source: Understanding and Implementing the AASLD’s 2009 Practice Guidelines* on the Diagnosis, Management, and Treatment of Hepatitis C: An Update

Hepatitis C Testing and Counseling: the Gateway to Treatment

Faculty:

CREDIT INFORMATION

Learning Objectives

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