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The Challenge of Hepatitis C for the South Asian Community

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Published Jan 2015 by Bristol-Myers Squibb

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Produced following a Parliamentary round-table event hosted in 2014 by Virendra Sharma MP and supported by Bristol-Myers Squibb, this report aims to identify the steps required to improve the diagnosis and treatment of hepatitis C, which is a particular issue for the South Asian community. It explores how services might best be designed to improve patient outcomes, and includes a short good practice case study.

Types Reports & Research

Regions UK

Themes South Asian Communities

Audiences Medical professional, Commissioner

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