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HBV Core Curriculum 2008

Virtual Presentations

Epidemiology and Natural History of HBV

Program Director:
Norah Terrault, MD, MPH

Faculty:
Robert G. Gish, MD

CME CREDIT INFORMATION

Release Date: 06/26/08

Expiration Date: 06/25/09

Physicians: maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™

Pharmacists: 1.0 contact hour (0.1 CEUs)

Registered Nurses: 1.0 Nursing CE credit

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Join Robert G. Gish, MD, as he discusses the epidemiology and natural history of HBV.

Learning Objectives

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

Describe the epidemiology of HBV infection
Summarize the natural history of HBV infection
Discuss methods for identifying and screening high-risk patients as well as diagnosing HBV infection and identifying a patient’s clinical status

Epidemiology and Natural History of HBV

Download a HBV core curriculum slideset on the epidemiology and natural history of HBV for self study or use in your own presentations.

Format: Microsoft PowerPoint (.ppt) | File size: 2,019 KB

Treatment and Management of Chronic HBV Infection (coming soon)

Program Director:
Norah Terrault, MD, MPH

Faculty:
Albert Min, MD

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HBV Patient Monitoring Worksheets

Worksheet: Patient History/Initial Screen for HBV

There are several important patient populations in which HBV screening is recommended. This worksheet provides a convenient place to enter information that will help identify patients who should be tested for HBV infection.

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Worksheet: Screening and Diagnosis Laboratory Results

This worksheet allows you to conveniently record key clinical and laboratory data that are important to collect when assessing a patient for HBV infection, as well as comorbidities that might affect decisions regarding treatment for HBV infection.

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Worksheet: Pretreatment Patient Monitoring

This worksheet allows you to conveniently record key laboratory measurements that should be monitored before initiating HBV therapy, including intervals recommended by treatment guidelines.

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Worksheet: Patient Treatment Initiation

The decision to initiate HBV therapy may take into account several factors. This worksheet allows you to compile relevant data to assist in individualizing your management decision.

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