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Questions to Ask Your Doctor

Check off the questions that are of most concern to you. Then print this sheet and take it to your doctor.

Am I at risk for hep C?

How can people get hep C?

What tests will you perform to determine whether I have hep C?

What is a genotype and why is it important?

How can I prevent spreading hep C?

How is my liver health checked?

What are the advantages of getting treatment now for hep C?

What side effects may accompany treatment? Does everyone have these side effects? Do they last throughout treatment?

I am worried about injecting myself. How do patients get over that fear?

How do I know if my treatment is working?

How would successful treatment affect my long-term health?

What are the risks of not getting treatment for hep C?

More questions? Our www.hepctherapy.net Treatment Decision Tool can help you explore some of the issues involved in your decision to start hep C treatment.