Hepatitis C Case Study

Author/s

Sean Fizer, Patrick Fleming, Grant Idlewine, Kyle Kelley from the Bellarmine University Physical Therapy Program's Pathophysiology of Complex Patient Problems Project.

Abstract

100 word limit, non-structured description

Patient Characteristics

• Demographic Information: 52 year old female Medical Laboratory Scientist  (occupation/vocation, gender, age, etc.)
• Medical diagnosis: Hepatitis C (diagnosed 6 years ago)
• Co-morbidities: Diabetes, Hypertension, Alcoholism
• Previous care or treatment
• Medication: Ribavirin BID
• Name:  Brandt Widelline

Examination

• Subjective : Patient History and Systems Review (chief complaints, other relevant medical history, prior or current services related to the current episode, use relative dates i.e. years or months or days relative to onset of injury or start of treatment, patient/family goals)
• Self Report Outcome Measures:  http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22871087
• Physical Performance Measures  (CV fitness?)
• Objective : Physical Examination Tests and Measures
• Upon further inspection, Hep C was found in the urine of Mr. Widelline.

Clinical Impression

• My clinical impression of Mr. Widelline is that he has Hep C.  He's got it real bad.  He's riddled with it if you will.  

Summarization of Examination Findings

Working Diagnosis and Targeted Interventions

Intervention

• Cure the Hep C
• Phases of Interventions (e.g. protective phase, mobility phase, etc.)
• Dosage and Parameters
• Rationale for Progression
• Co-interventions if applicable (e.g. injection therapy, medications)

Outcomes

Findings Over time

Discussion

Summary Statement which should include related findings in the literature, potential impact on clinical practices

Related Pages

Hepatitis A, B, C General Information

References

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Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Hepatitis C Information for the public. http://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/c/cfaq.htm (accessed 18 March 2015).