About 90% of people who have hepatitis C virus (HCV) in BC have uncomplicated cases, meaning they do not have advanced liver cirrhosis or co-infection with HIV or hepatitis B, and can be treated in primary care. Treating HCV in my primary care practice has decreased several barriers to treatment for many of my patients and substantially improved their health.
Patients with substance use disorders are at higher risk for sexually transmitted and blood‑borne infections (STBBIs), yet screening is often missed due to systemic and patient‑level barriers. This article describes practical changes that increased STBBI screening rates in our clinic from a baseline of 6% to 33%.
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