CCO Infectious Disease Podcast

Keeping Up With HBV Care: Sharing Session 4

Episode Summary

In episode 4 of this series, a patient with chronic hepatitis B (CHB) shares with his hepatologist, Professor George Lau, his challenges with HBV care. Listen as they discuss barriers in adhering to antiviral therapy and in managing the diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma.

Episode Notes

In this episode, George Lau, MD, FRCP (Edin, Lond), FHKAM (Med), FHKCP, FAASLD, MBBS (HKU), and a patient discuss opportunities to optimize care for people living with hepatitis B virus (HBV), including: 

• Consequences to poor adherence to antiviral therapy
• Strategies to promote medication adherence (eg, patient education, setting up routines)
• The role of routine monitoring to prevent complications related to HBV such as hepatocellular carcinoma 
   

Presenter: 

George Lau, MD, FRCP (Edin, Lond), FHKAM (Med), FHKCP, FAASLD, MBBS (HKU)
Specialist in Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Chairman and Senior Consultant in Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Humanity and Health Medical Group
Hong Kong, China

Content based on an online CME program supported by an independent educational grant from Gilead Sciences, Inc.

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