CCO Slideset

Management of Treatment-Naive Chronic HCV Patients

Source: HCV and Methadone Maintenance

Management of Treatment-Naive Chronic HCV Patients


Program Director: Diana L. Sylvestre, MD

Faculty:

  • Mark S. Sulkowski, MD

CME CREDIT INFORMATION

Release Date: 05/18/07

Expiration Date: 05/17/08


Physicians: maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™

Pharmacists: 1.3 contact hours (0.13 CEUs)

Registered Nurses: 1.3 Nursing CE credits

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Learning Objectives

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

  • Recount current strategies and treatments for the management of treatment-naive patients with chronic infection
  • Define the goals of HCV treatment and how they are measured
  • Explain factors to weigh when considering options for treatment of HCV in patients receiving methadone maintenance
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