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Making a Decision on When to Initiate HCV Therapy - 0%Topic 1
BackgroundActivities- 0%Topic 2
Indications for HCV TreatmentActivities- 0%Topic 3
Contraindications for TreatmentActivities- 0%Topic 4
Treatment ReadinessActivities- 0%Topic 5
Timing of Initiation of TreatmentMaking a Decision on When to Initiate HCV Therapy Overview
About this Lesson
Last Updated: April 1st, 2024CNE/CMEContinuing Education
This lesson qualifies for:- 1.0 CME AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™, or
- 1.0 CNE contact hour and 1.0 CE contact hour (does NOT qualify for pharmacology CE for advanced practice nurses)
CNE and CME Origination: September 24th, 2013CNE and CME Review: April 29th, 2024CNE and CME Expiration: March 10th, 2027 (4th Edition)
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4th Edition
This is a substantial revision of the original Lesson. The previous edition was titled Making a Decision on When to Initiate HCV Therapy and available until April 28th, 2024.Learning Objectives
- Summarize current recommendations for HCV treatment indications in persons with chronic HCV
- List absolute contraindications for HCV treatment with direct-acting antiviral therapy
- Discuss relative contraindications for HCV treatment with direct-acting antiviral therapy
- Describe key patient readiness factors to assess prior to initiating treatment
- Outline general monitoring recommendations when HCV treatment is deferred
Lesson Contributors
Authors
Maria A. Corcorran, MD, MPHMaria A. Corcorran, MD, MPH
Associate Editor
Assistant Professor
Division of Allergy & Infectious Diseases
University of WashingtonDisclosures:NoneReviewers
David H. Spach, MDDavid H. Spach, MD
Editor-in-Chief
Professor of Medicine
Division of Allergy & Infectious Diseases
University of WashingtonDisclosures:NoneLesson Plan
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