First Steps for the Newly Diagnosed

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On this page you can download the HCSP Guide, First Steps with HCV for the Newly Diagnosed, as well as the worksheets from the guide.

The guide is in pdf format, and the worksheets are in MS Word so that you can import them and work on them on your own computer.

Guide:

First Steps with HCV — for the Newly Diagnosed
Offers suggestions for managing the early phases of living with an HCV diagnosis.

Newly Diagnosed Packet:

Newly Diagnosed Packet Order Form
If you would like to receive a hard copy of the First Steps for the Newly Diagnosed, please download it, fill out the information and email alanfranciscus@hcvadvocate.org or fax it to our toll free fax number 877-203-3580.
Please note : We take confidentiality very seriously so we will send the Newly Diagnosed package in a plain envelope with no reference to hepatitis C. In addition, your contact information is strictly confidential and will NOT be shared with any other organization or individual.

Worksheets:

Follow-Up Appointment Checklist for HCV Patients
Comprehensive lists of suggestions to help HCV patients manage their follow-up appointments with their HCV medical provider.

HCV Lab Tracker
The HCV Lab Tracker helps you keep track of your labs.

HCV Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests
Medical providers frequently order these common tests for HCV patients

Medical Provider Information
This form may help keep track of your medical team

Medication and Supplement History
This form may help keep track of medications and supplements.

New Appointment Checklist
Comprehensive lists of suggestions to help HCV patients manage their first appointment with an HCV specialist.

Additional Reading:

Hepatitis C Disclosure

Testing Positive – Now What?