Quiz 6
After completing the quiz, you will be told whether your answer was correct or incorrect and the number of points you got. You can take the quiz many times, there are no restrictions. The test score is converted to a scale from 0 to 100 points.
Low threshold services play a crucial role in HIV/HCV testing and linkage to care.
People who inject drugs often have reduced access to healthcare and face challenges with adherence to care.
Successful engagement in the continuum of care for chronic illnesses starts with testing, diagnosis, and linkage to care.
Early knowledge of HIV/HCV infection is recognized as a critical component in controlling the spread of these infections.
Needle and syringe exchange programs that are co-located with OST programs have achieved poor uptake of HIV/HCV screening.
Integrated care is a concept that involves bringing together inputs, delivery, management, and organization of services related to diagnosis, treatment, care, rehabilitation, and health promotion.
Poorly integrated care can lead to duplication and gaps in service and infrastructure, under- and over-use of resources, medical errors and accessibility problems.
The integrated service delivery system should meet the needs of service providers rather than the needs of patients.