Chronic viral hepatitises and their health and social aspects at general practitioner

Czech version

Authors: P. Zeman
Authors‘ workplace: Přednosta: MUDr. B. Seifert ; Vedoucí: MUDr. L. Válková ; Ústav všeobecného lékařství 1. LF UK, Praha ; Katedra všeobecného lékařství IPVZ, Praha
Published in: Prakt. Lék. 2006; 86(9): 517-519
Category: Case Report

Overview

The author presents the case reports of two patients suffering from chronic viral hepatitis C. The article describes the complex and long-term treatment of this disease, which is associated with frequent adverse effects. Attention is paid to health and social aspects. The disease and its treatment very often necessitate sickness leave or even disability in some cases. The treatment is lead by a specialist (hepatologist), however, the general practitioner plays an irreplaceable role in coordinating the treatment with other specialists and in solving the social consequences of the disease.

Key words:
chronic viral hepatitis C, general practitioner, health-social aspects

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Article was published in

General Practitioner

2006 Issue 9