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Hepatitis B and C affect thousands of people in Switzerland, often without their knowledge. These silent infections can progress for years before leading to serious complications such as cirrhosis or liver cancer. Yet early screening can save lives, thanks to effective treatments and appropriate medical follow-up. Today, many at-risk individuals do not access screening or care due to lack of information, resources or accessible services. The CHECK HEP project addresses this public health emergency: making screening and care simpler, closer and accessible to all.
Project
Fibroscan, a simple and painless test used to assess liver fibrosis, is essential for screening. However, the wait at the HUG hospital can sometimes exceed six months due to a lack of sufficient medical resources. Check-Hep offers an innovative solution: a liver screening consultation available in less than a month. Thanks to the delegation of skills to nurses, patients will benefit from a clinical assessment, a blood test, and a Fibroscan, with results validated by a doctor. With Check-Hep, more patients will be screened more quickly, waiting times will be reduced, medical time will be optimized, and nursing skills will be better valued.
Project Managers
Dr. Clémence Canivet, Chief Resident Physician, Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition Service, Department of Medicine, Geneva University Hospitals
Ms. Valérie Coquillard, Nursing Team Leader, Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition Service, Department of Medicine, Geneva University Hospitals
Dr. Nicolas Goossens, Senior Attending Physician, Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition Service, Department of Medicine, Geneva University Hospitals & Lecturer, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Geneva
