About the guideline
This section gives an overview of why and how the guideline was developed, as well as guides to the definitions, abbreviations and references used throughout this website.
Background to HCV
What is HCV? Who gets it? Why do we need a guideline now? Find answers here.
Development of the guideline
Read about the rigorous processes of research, consultation and review that gave rise to the guideline.
Definitions
A guide to the terms of reference used in the compilation of the guideline.
Abbreviations
Medical science is awash with acronyms and abbreviations – don't get stuck with ours!
Evidence levels and recommendation grades
A key to the levels of evidence and grades of recommendation used on this site.
References
A full listing of research evidence cited with hyperlinks to referring sections.
Implementation, resource implications and audit
Discussion of key points around implementation and audit plus recommendations for further research and details of other relevant publications on HCV treatment and management.
