Stacey B. Trooskin, MD, PhD - HCV 20 x 20: A Screening Initiative to Increase Hepatitis C Testing, Diagnosis, and Linkage to Care in High-Risk Populations

Go online to PeerView.com/QWJ860 to view the activity, download slides and practice aids, and complete the post-test to earn credit. In this activity, an expert in infectious disease discusses strategies for increasing testing, diagnosis, and linkage to care in individuals who are at high risk for hepatitis C infection. Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to: Identify persons for whom HCV testing is recommended, Utilize appropriate diagnostic testing strategies for HCV, Incorporate national guidelines for HCV testing and diagnosis into routine clinical practice, Develop effective follow-up, counseling, and quality care strategies for patients with a confirmed diagnosis of HCV