Working With Patients Who Have Multiple Needs

Underserved coinfected patients may face many barriers to care, but many of those barriers can be successfully addressed. For example, case management can link coinfected patients with services that help mitigate the effects of poverty and lack of health insurance. Users of illicit substances can be offered buprenorphine, methadone, or referral to other drug treatment services. Patients with uncontrolled psychiatric disorders can be offered the opportunity to work with a psychiatrist or a psychologist as part of preparing for HCV treatment.