CCO Infectious Disease Podcast

Linkage to Care After HBV Diagnosis in Asian Communities in the US

Episode Summary

A discussion of barriers to linkage to care after patients in Asian communities are diagnosed with HBV, from the healthcare provider’s and the patient advocate’s perspectives.

Episode Notes

This episode is part of a larger discussion that comes from “Partnering With Patients: Overcoming Barriers to HBV Care in Asian Communities in the US.” Hear from Thuan Vu, MD, as he discusses linkage to care after HBV diagnosis in Asian communities from a provider’s perspective. And listen to discussions with Jennifer Wild, MSN, BSN, RN, OCN, and Melinda Tran as they consider his story from a patient advocacy point of view.

Topics include barriers to linkage to care like social stigma, lack of insurance coverage, financial support, and a lack of physicians who speak the patient’s native language. 

Link to full program:
https://bit.ly/3Gf7NWo