Virtual Presentation

2009 HCV Advanced Practice Curriculum: The Importance of Patient Quality of Life

Source: Hepatitis C Advanced Practice Curriculum 2009

2009 HCV Advanced Practice Curriculum: The Importance of Patient Quality of Life

Program Director: Gary L. Davis, MD

Faculty:

Vinod Rustgi, MD

CREDIT INFORMATION

Release Date: 04/07/09

Expiration Date: 04/06/10

Physicians: maximum of 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™

Registered Nurses: 0.5 Nursing contact hours

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Learning Objectives

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

Discuss the variety of factors which may impact a patient’s quality of life
Explain how hepatitis C and its treatment affect quality of life
Recall how quality of life can impact a patient’s adherence to hepatitis C therapy
Summarize the effects of attaining SVR on quality of life

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