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Evaluation and Preparation for Hepatitis C Treatment Overview4th Edition

Module Core Competency

Provide Evidence-Based Evaluation and Preparation for Treatment of Persons with Hepatitis C Infection

Target Audience

Learn about goals of HCV treatment, what to consider prior to initiating hepatitis C treatment in persons with chronic HCV infection, and how to address barriers that may interfere with persons receiving hepatitis C treatment.

Editors

John D. Scott, MD

John D. Scott, MD
Assistant Director Hepatitis and Liver Clinic
Harborview Medical Center
Professor of Medicine
Division of Allergy & Infectious Diseases
University of Washington

Disclosures: Consulting: Gilead Sciences

David H. Spach, MD

David H. Spach, MD
Editor-in-Chief
Professor of Medicine
Division of Allergy & Infectious Diseases
University of Washington

Disclosures: None

1Lesson 1 Goals and Benefits with HCV Treatment

Learning Objectives
- Cite the goals and rationale for HCV therapy in persons with chronic HCV
- Discuss durability of sustained virologic response when achieved with direct-acting antiviral therapy
- List several long-term benefits of HCV treatment on clinical outcomes in persons with chronic HCV
- Describe the impact of HCV treatment on survival
- Summarize the population-level benefit of HCV treatment
Quick ReferenceGoals and Benefits with HCV Treatment Core Concepts

2Lesson 2 Making a Decision on When to Initiate HCV Therapy

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
Quick ReferenceMaking a Decision on When to Initiate HCV Therapy Core Concepts

3Lesson 3 Addressing Structural Barriers to HCV Treatment

Learning Objectives
- State the key steps in HCV care continuum
- List major barriers to hepatitis C testing
- Describe approaches for improving linkage to hepatitis C care services
- Explain potential insurance and Medicaid restrictions that can limit access to HCV treatment
- Discuss strategies for expanding hepatitis C medical provider capacity
Quick ReferenceAddressing Structural Barriers to HCV Treatment Core Concepts

The Check-on-Learning Questions are short and topic related. They are meant to help you stay on track throughout each lesson and check your understanding of key concepts.

HCV Test and Cure

Screening and Diagnosis of Hepatitis C Infection

Evaluation, Staging, and Monitoring of Chronic Hepatitis C