Viral Hepatitis Essentials for Primary Care – Sunshine
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This informative and interactive training will aim to improve the confidence of general practitioners to effectively screen, treat and manage patients with hepatitis B and C and to apply the latest clinical information about antiretroviral therapy.
This 2-hour educational session will focus on the essentials of Viral Hepatitis diagnosis, management and treatment in primary care. It will cover the topics most practical to those working in the primary care setting: at risk populations, modes of transmission, and management, including: risk assessment, screening, testing, diagnosis, and suitability and preparation for treatment.
This session has been approved for 4 Category 2 RACGP points.
Presenter:
This session will be facilitated by Dr Matt Penn - a s100 HIV and s100 Hepatitis B prescriber who works at the Centre Clinic, PRONTO and North Richmond Community Health.Further Details:
- Dinner will be provided.
- Dinner and registration: 6.30 - 7.00 pm. Session: 7.00 - 9.00 pm.
- Registrations are essential. RSVP by Thursday 7th February 2019
Learning outcomes
- Describe the role of Primary Health Care in the management of Viral Hepatitis
- Accurately determine at risk patients and screen for Viral Hepatitis
- Confidently interpret Viral Hepatitis test results and discuss the treatment and referral options for the management of Viral Hepatitis
- Discuss with patients the Viral Hepatitis treatment options and importance of regular monitoring