Clinical review of the impacts of hepatitis C

Independent clinical review assessed the impacts of chronic hepatitis C infection on health and wellbeing of individuals.


8. The Process

  • During July-September 2017, Professor Goldberg met, separately, all relevant patient representatives.
  • In November 2017, the first meeting of the group was held; terms of reference and the work plan were approved.
  • During July-December 2017, literature reviews and analyses of Scottish data were undertaken.
  • During December 2017-February 2018 conversations with a random sample of patients were had.
  • In January 2018, Professor Goldberg engaged with members of the Scottish Infected Blood Forum and Haemophilia Scotland at one of their joint meetings in Glasgow.
  • In March 2018, the Group met to review the evidence base and to make recommendations.
  • During March-May 2018, the report was finalised and approved by the Group.
  • On 1 June 2018, a final report was submitted to the Scottish Government.

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