Hepatitis C Information - Hepatitis C Liver, Hep C Treatment

Module 2: Evaluating the Patient with HCV

This module provides current information on Hepatitis C and treatment of the liver.

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

Learn how to interpret HCV laboratory tests
Understand the utility of liver biopsy vs. noninvasive testing
Describe the differential diagnosis of HCV
Identify appropriate HCV treatment candidates

Topics covered include:

Biochemical, Serologic, Histologic Markers
Liver Fibrosis
Liver Biopsy
Genotype
Differential Diagnosis
Genetic Conditions
Treatment Candidacy
Other Treatment Considerations

Faculty: Alain Litwin, MD, MPH
Assistant Professor of Medicine and Psychiatry
Albert Einstein College of Medicine


	DISCLOSURES: Dr. Litwin has no conflicts of interest to disclose. SUPPORT: Dr. Litwin has no relevant financial relationships with any commercial interests.

Module 2: Evaluating the Patient with HCV
CME CREDIT INFORMATION
RELEASE DATE: 4.09.07
EXPIRATION DATE: 4.09.09

Physicians: The California Society of Addiction Medicine (CSAM) is accredited by the Institute for Medical Quality/California Medical Association (IMQ/CMA) to provide continuing medical education forphysicians. CSAM takes responsibility for the content, quality and scientific integrity of this CME activity. CSAM designates this educational activity for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit comensurate with their participation in the activity.

Drug Abuse Counselors: CSAM has been approved as a National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) Education Provider #391.Those applying for NAADAC credit should report their hours directly to NAADAC.

Nurses: The California Board of Registered Nursing recognizes Category 1 CME for RN license renewal purposes. Write Category 1 CME in place of a providernumber when reporting credits.

Physician Assistants: The American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) and the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) accept Category 1 Physician CME.

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