Hepatitis C treatment and the role of the GP
On-demand recorded 18 Oct 2023
Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection continues to result in significant morbidity and mortality in Australia. Even with direct-acting antivirals, eradication of HCV remains a challenge with many patients unaware of their infection.
This webinar explores the GP's role in treating HCV including:
- identifying at risk populations
- appropriate screening and testing
- signs and symptoms
- managing patients, surveillance and follow-up
- when to refer, and
- what's new in this space
Upon completion of this webinar, you are invited to complete a mini-audit activity for 2 hours of Measuring Outcomes CPD. Access the the activity here.
Delivered in partnership with the WA Department of Health.
Learning outcomes
- Describe the appropriate screening and testing to diagnose Hepatitis C infection
- Discuss the treatment strategies available
Facilitator
Dr Mariam Bahemia
Deputy Chair of the RACGP WA, Chair of the RACGP WA Education Committee and President of Children of Mauritius Medical and Surgical Support Association
Presenters
Dr Jessamy Stirling
GP
Jessamy graduated in Perth and spent time working in emergency medicine, palliative care and GP anaesthetics. Since 2015 she has worked at the Aboriginal Medical Service, Derbarl Yerrigan. She is passionate about chronic disease and likes nothing better than titrating a B-blocker
Dr Corey Dalton
GP
Corey is a decedent from the Arrente and Walpiri area of Central Australia on his Great Grandmother’s side. He is a GP registrar, currently living in Perth WA and working at the AMS Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service. He has lived and worked across rural and remote regions of the Great Southern and Pilbara areas of WA for many years.