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Hepatitis C: Implementing the New Guidelines During the Pandemic

Date: Tuesday, Sep 1, 2020

Description: Dr. William J. Becker along with Dr. Weston Rothrock, discuss the best ways to navigate patient return to care during COVID-19, USPSTF guidelines for universal Hepatitis C screening and identify groups at higher risk for HCV.

At the conclusion of this program, participants will be able to:

  • Discuss the best ways to navigate patient return to care during COVID-19
  • Explain the importance of following USPSTF guidelines for universal Hepatitis C screening 
  • Identify cross-generational groups considered to be at higher risk for HCV

ASCLS P.A.C.E.® credits are available to laboratory professionals through February 28, 2021.

Authors:

Becker, William J., DO, MPH
Clinical Pathology Medical Director
Quest Diagnostics, Lenexa, Kansas 

Rothrock, Weston H., MD
Associate Medical Director, Tampa, Florida
Laboratory Medical Director, Rapid Response Laboratories
Jacksonville, Leesburg, Largo, Florida