Engaging the Primary Care Provider as Part of the HCV Workforce
The interactive, live webinar is designed to engage primary care providers (PCPs) seeking knowledge/skills regarding implementing hepatitis C (HCV) care and treatment in their practices, including the use of simplified HCV treatment strategies and strategies for providing culturally competent, comprehensive HCV care. The panel discussion will focus on realizing the role of PCPs as part of the HCV workforce. Faculty presentations will be followed by a facilitated question and answer session.
Educational Objectives: After participating in the activity, the learners are expected to be better able to:
- Incorporate evidence-based guidelines for screening and evaluating patients for HCV infection in the primary care setting,
- Implement effective follow-up and counseling for patients upon a confirmed diagnosis of HCV infection,
- Integrate direct-acting antiviral agents into individualized treatment plans for patients with HCV infection in accordance with current guidelines and expert recommendations, and
- Utilize a multidisciplinary team-based approach for treating HCV infection, distinguishing among patients who can be managed in the primary care setting versus those requiring linkage to specialist care.
This activity is supported by an educational grant from Gilead Sciences, Inc.
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