What Happens at a Comprehensive Care HTC Visit?
A Hemophilia Treatment Center (HTC) provides comprehensive care that addresses all issues related to a person's bleeding disorder, as well as education about the disorder.
Here are some examples of what may take place at an HTC comprehensive care visit:
- The team gets a careful history of bleeding episodes, treatment, and other medical issues.
- The team will answer questions and develop a plan with you and your family for treatment and education.
- Blood is drawn; laboratory studies are done and interpreted.
- Physical exams, other tests, and imaging studies are performed, if needed.
- The physical therapist will assess muscle strength and function of joints, and will prescribe follow-up visits for physical therapy, if needed.
- The social worker will meet with you and your family to help identify problems and find solutions.
- New trends in treatment options are discussed.
- Current research will be discussed and appropriate participation will be offered.
- Written letters and reports will be prepared and provided following the clinic visit.
