Virtual Presentation

2009 HCV Advanced Practice Curriculum: Current Management of HCV Treatment-Experienced Patients

Source: Hepatitis C Advanced Practice Curriculum 2009

2009 HCV Advanced Practice Curriculum: Current Management of HCV Treatment-Experienced Patients

Program Director: Gary L. Davis, MD

Faculty:

Maria H. Sjogren, MD, MPH, FACP

CREDIT INFORMATION

Release Date: May 15, 2009

Expiration Date: May 14, 2010

Physicians: maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™

Registered Nurses: 0.9 Nursing contact hours

Status: The activity is not currently available for credit.

Learning Objectives

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

Recall the rationale behind retreating standard interferon and peginterferon nonresponders
Discuss the various management options for retreating standard interferon and peginterferon nonresponders
Explain the differences in relapse rates between relapsers and nonresponders to peginterferon
Recount the effect of baseline fibrosis on response to retreatment

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