Your reference for hepatitis C in Quebec
The HCV Guide is a practical and accessible tool for any person or health professional wishing to learn about hepatitis C. Indeed, designed to be flexible, it can be read in the proposed order or by section. In addition, this clear and concise document aims to provide you with clear answers on hepatitis C, its modes of transmission, its diagnosis, its consequences on health, and the treatments available. In addition, it also aims to raise public awareness of the importance of prevention and early detection. So, whether you are a patient, caregiver or health professional, the HCV Guide will allow 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.
