The development and implementation of a nurse-led hepatitis C protocol for people with serious mental health problems

Hepatitis C (HCV) is a significant health issue for people with serious mental health problems (SMHP). Factors associated with this include high rates of substance use, injecting drug use, and lack of knowledge regarding the transmission and prevention of HCV. This population are at higher risk of experiencing conditions where transmission rates are high, e.g. night shelters and homelessness. People with SMHP also often have factors associated...