Curing Hepatitis C in Primary Care

This update will focus on case finding, testing, patient assessment and treatment of hepatitis C infection in primary care settings.
Learning Objectives:
• Identify priority populations for hepatitis C testing
• Interpret test results and diagnose hepatitis C appropriately
• Assess for liver fibrosis and other comorbidities
• Communicate information confidently to actively engage individuals in decisions about their treatment and care
• Initiate treatment, monitor and follow-up according to the recommended guidelines Collaborating Partner:
This Presentation will be delivered by:
Dr Heather Lyttle
Public Health Physician

This course is FREE. Dinner will be provided. This session will also be offered as a webinar.

Target Audience: GPs, primary health care professionals, nurses, health care workers in drug or alcohol settings, health care workers in prison settings.

RACGP Points: This activity has been approved by the RACGP QI&CPD program. Allocated 2 pts/hour, total CPD points 4 (Category 2) points.

Registrations close: 3 September, 2019

For further details /webinar registration please contact:
Emily Vintour-Cesar
0478 020 176
emily.vintour-cesar@ashm.org.au