Hepatitis and Mental Illness

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Description:

Hepatitis C virus (HCV) can cause both acute and chronic hepatitis, which is an inflammatory process in the liver. The acute process is self-limited, rarely causes hepatic failure, and usually leads to chronic infection. Chronic HCV infection often follows a progressive course over many years and can ultimately result in cirrhosis (liver scarring), hepatocellular carcinoma, and the need for liver transplantation. This infection has a high coincidence in patients with serious mental diseases. The care of a consumer with hepatitis C requires a team of health care professionals to deliver the best quality care, and the case manager plays an integral role in this team assuring the coordination of care.

Release Date:

04/28/2015

Duration:

40 minutes

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Presenter:

Casey Williams, MD, MSPH
Dr. Williams is an academic fellow and clinical instructor in Family Medicine at the MU School of Medicine. He graduated from the Family Medicine residency program at MU in 2011 and has recently completed a master of science in public health degree.

He is a primary care physician, practicing at the Smiley Lane Family Medicine clinic in Columbia, Mo. Dr. Williams is interested in population-based health interventions to prevent or reduce chronic diseases, and has recently completed research studying college students and health-related Smartphone app use. He has also contributed to research in health communication and health literacy. Dr. Williams hosts a weekly health-oriented radio talk show on KCOU 88.1FM in Columbia, Mo.

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Accreditation

The University of Missouri, Missouri Institute of Mental Health will be responsible for this program and will maintain a record of your continuing education credits earned. MIMH will award 1 clock hour or 1.2 contact hours (.1 CEU) for this program. MIMH credit will fulfill Clinical Social Work and Psychologist licensure requirements in the State of Missouri. Attendees with licensure from other states are responsible for seeking appropriate continuing education credit, from their respective boards for completing this program.

License information for Missouri residents: http://pr.mo.gov/professions.asp

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