Your reference for hepatitis C in Quebec
The HCV Guide is a practical, accessible tool for anyone or any health professional wishing to find out more about hepatitis C. Indeed, conceived to be flexible. It can be consulted in the suggested order or by subject. In addition, this document clear and concise aims to provide you with clear answers about hepatitis C, how it is transmitted, its diagnosis, its treatment consequences on health, and treatments available. In addition, it also seeks to raise public awareness of the importance of prévention and of testing at an early age. So whether you're a patient, carer or healthcare professional, the HCV Guide will help you to better understand this liver infection.
We sincerely thank all the members of the Scientific Committee who contributed to the drafting and revision of the first guidance document, published in spring 2018. Sofiane Chougar, Assistant infirmier chef au Service de médecine des toxicomanies du CHUM. Ainsi que, Barbara Kostoros, Clinical Nurse at CHUM addiction medicine department. And Émilie Roberge, Coordinator at Spectre de Rue for their revision work. Their expertise and commitment have been essential in ensuring the quality and relevance of the information presented in this hepatitis C (HCV) guide.
The current version of this guide is an update of the 1st edition written by Marjolaine Pruvost, project coordonnator, under the direction of Laurence Mersilian, general director. The document layout was done by Esteban Lara, communications manager.
Please note: the different procedures mentioned in this guide are in common use in Canada and especially in the province of Quebec.