Ryan White 2012 Grantee Meeting

This workshop will provide a comprehensive discussion of the clinical and programmatic components which are vital to the implementation of a successful HCV treatment program within a comprehensive HIV continuity clinic. Through panel discussions and interactive activities, the workshop will explore means to leverage existing clinic resources as well as develop new ones integral to program success. Clinical discussions will focus on the current clinical recommendations for HCV treatment among HIV co-infected patients, including discussion of the management of patient co-morbidities and treatment related toxicities. Additionally, the panel will discuss the challenges of developing clinical protocols in the era of rapid development of newer state-of-the-art HCV treatments.

Learning Objectives:

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the clinic resources, including personnel, which are integral to the successful implementation of a HCV treatment program within an existing HIV continuity clinic framework
• Build skills in the clinical management of HCV in HIV co-infected patients. Skills will include optimizing treatment candidacy, recognizing important patient co-morbidities, managing patient with alcohol and substance abuse, selecting appropriate treatment, and management of treatment emergent toxicities and side-effects.
• Gain an understanding of the rapid developments of new targeted HCV therapies and the manner in which a comprehensive HCV treatment program must adapt to these clinical developments