Talking to my doctor

You may be concerned that you have been exposed to hepatitis C or have symptoms of hepatitis C. This page provides tips and sample questions to help you get the most out of an appointment with your doctor.

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Preparing for a visit with your doctor
At this stage, you may be planning to visit your doctor because you suspect that you have been exposed to the hepatitis C virus, or that you have symptoms of hepatitis C. Your doctor will want to know:
  • How and when you think you may have been exposed to the virus
  • Your symptoms and how long you have had them.
It may be useful to write these down so that you don’t forget to mention anything during your appointment.
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If your doctor agrees that you are at risk and decides to test you for
hepatitis C, there are certain things that are useful for you to know. Your mind may be full of
many different thoughts under these circumstances, so here is a list of questions to help you get the
information you need. 

 

Q   How soon can I get tested?
Q How and when will I receive my test
results?
Q Will someone explain my results to me?
Q Is one test enough to confirm whether I have a hepatitis C
infection?
Q Do I need to do anything differently before I get my
results?
Q Where can I get more information whilst waiting for my
results?
Q Is there anybody I can talk to whilst waiting for my
results?
Q Do I need to tell anyone I’m being
tested?
Q Should I bring anyone with me when I get tested or when I get my
results?

 

 

 

 

 

 

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