Hepatitis C Guidelines Pocketcard

by American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases; International Guidelines Center (Igc)

• ISBN13: 9780984899227
• ISBN10: 0984899227
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2012-02-17
• Publisher: Atlasbooks Dist Serv

Summary

The GUIDELINES Pocketcardâ„¢ is a 4 x 7 inch spiral-bound pocketcard containing society-endorsed, evidence-based treatment guidelines in a brief algorithmic format that is most preferred by practicing clinicians, quality managers, nurses, educators, and medical students. The Hepatitis C GUIDELINES Pocketcardâ„¢ is endorsed by the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD) and is based on the latest AASLD guidelines. This practical quick-reference tool contains screening, diagnostics, treatment algorithms, drug therapy, dosing information, patient monitoring, and counseling points. The Hepatitis C GUIDELINES Pocketcardâ„¢provides all that is needed to make accurate clinical decisions at the point of care including key points; screening and testing recommendations; interpretation of HCV assays; indications for liver biopsy; treatment recommendations; management algorithms for all four genotypes; definitions of virological responses; prevention; comorbid conditions; current medication tables with brand and generic names; and detailed drug information with strengths, formulations, doses, and side effects. Applications include point of care, education, QI interventions, clinical trials, medical reference, and clinical research.