This activity is designed for physicians who treat patients with HCV or HIV infection or HIV/HCV coinfection. Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to

• Recognize the magnitude of the problems of HCV infection and HIV/HCV coinfection
  
  
• Collaborate with members of a multidisciplinary team to deliver effective treatment for patients with HIV/HCV coinfection
  
  
• Identify appropriate candidates for treatment
  
  
• Develop strategies for managing HIV infection in coinfected patients using highly active antiretroviral therapy
  
  
• Describe current standards and emerging therapies for treatment of HCV infection and ongoing management
  
  
• Develop strategies for managing HCV infection in coinfected patients
  
  
• Manage adverse effects of interferon or peginterferon and ribavirin to allow optimum treatment outcomes