Cognitive Functioning

Immediate Interventions

• Consider Directly Observed Therapy
• Verbally describe treatment processes and procedures in detail
• Inform healthcare provider that after medication teaching the patient should demonstrate technique back to ensure understanding
• Ask if a family member or friend can be present to reinforce learning

Resources

HCV Advocate:

• Brain Fog

Referrals

• Adult literacy classes such as:
  • The City University of New York Adult Literacy Program
  • Literacy Partners Inc (212) 725-9200)
• Dealing with Cognitive Dysfunction
• Specialty pharmacy that will provide reinforcement of teaching
• Treatment adherence program
• Psychiatric or neurological consult, brain imaging, and or/neuropsychological testing