Managing hepatitis C in general practice
On-demand recorded 13 Jun 2023
Testing and treating hepatitis C in general practice is a key strategy to prevent hepatitis-related complications including cancers, and for achieving elimination of hepatitis C in NSW and Australia.
This session aims to increase GP confidence in identifying patients for testing, prescribing DAAs and understanding when specialist referral is needed for HCV care.
GPs will learn how to identify and engage a diverse range of patients in testing and treatment with or without specialist assistance; learn about alternate testing options and referral processes.
Learning outcomes
- Increase GP’s knowledge and confidence to identify patients for hepatitis C testing.
- Discuss different hepatitis C testing options, including traditional venepuncture as well as point of care testing.
- Discuss how to treat and prescribe hepatitis C medications and identify when specialist referral is required.
Speakers
Associate Professor Martin Weltman
Gastroenterologist & Hepatologist
Associate Professor Martin Weltman is a senior staff specialist and Department Head at the Gastroenterology and Hepatology Department, Nepean Hospital
Dr Michael Burke
MBBS, FRACGP, Conjoint Associate Professor, Western Sydney University, Sydney, NSW
Conjoint Associate Professor Michael Burke works in general practice in Blacktown. He is committed to increasing the capacities of general practitioners to deliver quality services in sexual health medicine in primary care settings.