Testing and treating hepatitis C in General Practice
Webinar 14 May, 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM (AEST)
Many people with hepatitis C (HCV) can be tested and treated in general practice without specialist referral or care. GPs can prescribe direct acting antiviral (DAA) medicines for uncomplicated HCV infections after a simple assessment.
This session aims to increase awareness of HCV testing and treatment options and how to manage patients living with HCV in general practice settings.
Learning outcomes
- Increase GP confidence in identifying patients for testing, including how to initiate a testing discussion.
- List hepatitis C testing options and how to interpret results.
- Discuss hepatitis C treatment options and how to prescribe.
- Identify which patients require specialist care and referral options
Educational Activities
1.0
hours
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 Nada Andric
General Practitioner
Dr Nada Andric is a GP who currently works at the Exodus foundation in Ashfield, where she sees people who are homeless and marginalised and people seeking asylum. She is an s100 Hepatitis B and HIV prescriber and is working toward becoming an accredited OAT prescriber.