Managing hepatitis C in general practice settings
Webinar 24 Feb, 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM (AEDT)
Hepatitis C treatment is simple and highly effective!
Primary care providers can play a crucial role in the elimination of hepatitis C in NSW by 2028. This webinar will provide an overview of the management of hepatitis C in primary care settings.
Topics covered include: the impact of hepatitis C-related stigma and discrimination, case finding, testing and diagnosis, assessment, treatment and monitoring.
* CPD hours: Webinar EA 1 hour; with optional post-activity CPD: RP 1 hour and MO 1 hour activities.
Learning outcomes
- Identify priority populations for hepatitis C testing.
- Demonstrate understanding of hepatitis C testing options.
- Describe hepatitis C treatment and how to prescribe.
- Distinguish which patients require specialist care and referral options
Educational
Activities
1.0
hours
Measuring
Outcomes
1.0
hours
Reviewing
Performance
1.0
hours
Presenters
Dr David Baker
GP, East Sydney Doctors
David is a clinical adviser, and has extensive experience presenting at ASHM training and has been involved in the development of many of the HCV course materials.
Dr Thao Lam
Gastroenterologist
Thao is a clinical adviser and has extensive experience presenting at ASHM training and has been involved in the development of most of the HCV course materials.