Overview / Abstract: |
Statement of Need Chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) remains a global epidemic, resulting in significant morbidity and mortality. In 2015, there were 257 million people worldwide infected with HBV. In 2016, only 10.5% were diagnosed, with only 16.7% receiving treatment, and without intervention, there are 19 million deaths anticipated by the end of 2020. These numbers are startling as they exist despite the availability of effective treatment, and this is in part due to lack of clinician knowledge on screening and managing patients with HBV as well as lack of ability to foster retention for wrap-around services. In 2018, The American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases released an updated guidance document for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of chronic HBV, including recommendations for screening, testing, counseling, and use of the newest antiviral treatment. Early detection is imperative for prevention and treatment, and this puts internists and primary care clinicians on the front lines to reduce HBV’s global disease burden. In this CME Outfitters virtual symposium, expert faculty utilize augmented reality to add visualization to their discussion on how to implement routine screening protocols for HBV in primary care settings, how to optimize the efficacy and safety profiles of current agents, and the importance of providing culturally appropriate counseling and support services to patients, which will ensure understanding of their disease and promote retention in care. Learning Objectives At the end of this CE activity, participants should be able to: The following learning objectives pertain only to those requesting CNE or CPE credit: |
Expiration |
Apr 29, 2021 |
Discipline(s) |
Nurse Practitioner , Nursing CNE, Pharmacy CPE, Physician CME, Physician Assistant CME |
Format |
Online, Webinar / Webcast / Video |
Credits / Hours |
1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ |
Accreditation |
ACCME, ACPE, ABIM MOC, CBRN |
Presenters / Authors / Faculty |
Kris V. Kowdley, MD, FACP, FACG, FASGE, AGAF, FAASLD, (Chair) Joseph Ahn, MD, MS, MBA Amy Shen Tang, MD |
Sponsors / Supporters / Grant Providers |
Supported by an educational grant from Gilead Sciences, Inc. |
Keywords / Search Terms |
HBV, hepatitis, hepatitis B, hepatitis B virus, virology, infectious disease, internal medicine, liver disease, |