Hepatitis C Information - Hep C Treatment, Symptoms of Hepatitis C

Module 4: Managing The Patient on HCV Treatment

Know the symptoms of Hepatitis C. Discover the latest information on the treatment of Hepatitis C.

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

Recognize the common systemic side effects of hepatitis C treatment
Recognize the hematologic complications of hepatitis C treatment
Develop management strategies for patients experiencing side effects and complications from hepatitis C treatment

Topics covered include:

Predictors of Virologic Response
The Impact of Adherence
Pretreatment Education
Side effects
Screening Instruments for Depression and Substance Abuse
Lab Abnormalities
Guidelines for Peginterferon Dose Adjustment
Relationship Between SVR and Time to HCV RNA Undetectability

Faculty: Diana L. Sylvestre, MD
Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine
University of CA, San Francisco
Executive Director
O.A.S.I.S.


	DISCLOSURES: Diana Sylvestre, MD has received unrestricted grants from Roche, Schering, and Reckitt Benckizer Pharmaceuticals. She is on the Speakers Boards of Roche and Schering. SUPPORT: Educational grant provided by Roche Pharmaceuticals.

Module 4: Managing The Patient on HCV Treatment
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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