WA: Hepatitis C treatment and the role of the GP
On-demand recorded 28 May 2025
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
You'll have the opportunity to ask questions during the Q&A. If you have a question prior, you can submit it upon registration. Presented by Dr Jessamy Stirling and Dr Yolande Knight. Hosted by RACGP WA Co-Deputy Chair and GP Dr Mariam Bahemia.
This webinar is delivered in partnership with the Department of Health Western Australia.
Learning outcomes
- Develop an approach to appropriate screening and testing to diagnose HCV infection
- Discuss the treatment strategies available
Facilitator
Dr Mariam Bahemia
Co-Deputy Chair of the RACGP WA and President of the 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 Yolande Knight
Dr Yolande Knight is a Consultant in Public Health Medicine for the WA Country Health Service in the Midwest and Wheatbelt. She is also a GP.