Target
Audience
This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of hepatologists, gastroenterologists, and other healthcare professionals involved in the management of patients with chronic hepatitis C.
Educational Objectives
Integrate the AASLD/IDSA HCV treatment guidance document into clinical practice in
order to individualize patient management before, during, and after treatment
Compare and contrast approved treatments to determine appropriate regimens in order to maximize patient outcomes
Analyze emerging clinical data for currently available and future treatment regimens
Agenda
Opening Statement
Fred Poordad, MD (News Anchor)
Breaking News Field Report # 1
Top Stories in HCV
Ira Jacobson, MD (Field Correspondent)
Investigative Report #1
Case report and discussion on current approaches to the newly diagnosed patient
Robert Brown, MD (News Desk Reporter); Paul Kwo, MD (News Desk Reporter)
Breaking News Field Report # 2
Overcoming the challenges of special HCV populations
Steven Flamm, MD (Field Correspondent)
Investigative Report #2
Case report and discussion on current approaches to the treatment-experienced patient with cirrhosis
Robert Brown, MD (News Desk Reporter); Paul Kwo, MD (News Desk Reporter)
Press Conference: Panel Discussion/Q&A
