Hepatitis B & C Management in Primary Care - Box Hill

Did you know that approx. 1/4 of all people living with CHB in Victoria were born in China, Hong Kong, or Taiwan (estimated at 14, 700)?

37% live within the Eastern Melbourne PHN catchment

National Viral Hepatitis Mapping Project, The Doherty Institute

This evening session 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.

Presenters:
Dr Christopher Leung -  Medical Lead, Clinical Education Unit, Clinical Supervisor and Academic Lead, MD Research Program, Austin Clinical School, School of Medicine, University of Melbourne. Gastroenterologist at Austin Health. 
Dr Lilia Ilina, General Practitioner at Coolaroo Clinic and Royal Australian College of General Practitioners Examiner

Further Details: 
A light dinner will be provided.

Dinner and registration: 6.30 - 7.00 pm
Training session: 7.00 - 9.00 pm
Registrations are essential. - please register online or call us on 9347 1188

Learning outcomes:

• Improve patient outcomes through early diagnosis, follow up, and appropriate management of hepatitis B & C, including vaccination for hepatitis B
• Ensure regular screening of at risk patients and confidently interpret hepatitis B and hepatitis C test results
• Assess for advanced liver disease, monitor for hepatocellular carcinoma and refer appropriately
• Describe new hepatitis C treatment guidelines and mechanisms for prescribing in consultation with, or without, a specialist
• Discuss with patients the hepatitis B treatment options and importance of regular monitoring