PT  - JOURNAL ARTICLE
AU  - Gujral, Harpreet
AU  - Viscomi, Carla
AU  - Collantes, Rochelle
TI  - The role of physician extenders in managing patients with chronic hepatitis C
DP  - 2004 May 01
TA  - Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine
PG  - S33--S37
VI  - 71
IP  - 5 suppl 3
4099  - http://www.ccjm.org/content/71/5_suppl_3/S33.short
4100  - http://www.ccjm.org/content/71/5_suppl_3/S33.full
SO  - Cleve Clin J Med2004 May 01; 71
AB  - The number of “physician extenders” (nurse practitioners and physician assistants) caring for patients with chronic hepatitis C is rising rapidly. Their growing role in the management of these patients promises greater efficiency in the delivery of care and more provider interaction with patients. This may yield benefits in terms of patient education and support, management of medication side effects, and patient adherence to treatment regimens. This article reviews the role of physician extenders in the management of patients with hepatitis C and outlines strategies for maximizing their contribution to the care of these patients.