Testing HIV and hepatitis B in general practice - North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network

30 January 2018 NWMPHN

Did you know that HIV and hepatitis B can be safely treated and managed in general practice?

Many patients do not need a referral to a specialist and can be cared for by a local GP reducing possible long trips and/or waiting times at hospital clinics.

The Victorian HIV and Hepatitis Integrated Training and Learning (VHHITAL) program delivers comprehensive education and training for GPs on the diagnosis, treatment and management of HIV, hepatitis B, hepatitis C and sexually transmitted infections (STI).

To find out if there is a s100 accredited GP that you can refer a patient to, please see the full list Hepatitis B community prescribers or HIV community prescribers.

If you would like to know more about the VHHITAL program, or you are a GP who is interested in becoming a s100 prescriber, please visit nwmphn.org.au/vhhital or contact Julie.brock@nwmphn.org.au or phone (03) 8578 0536.

Further resources

To access clinical and referral information on chronic hepatitis B, visit HealthPathways Melbourne.

We acknowledge the people of the Kulin nations as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which our work in the community takes place. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

We also recognise, respect and affirm the central role played in our work by people with lived experience, their families and/or carers.

While the Australian Government Department of Health has contributed to the funding of this website, the information on this website does not necessarily reflect the views of the Australian Government and is not advice that is provided, or information that is endorsed, by the Australian Government. The Australian Government is not responsible in negligence or otherwise for any injury, loss or damage however arising from the use of or reliance on the information provided on this website.

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We acknowledge the people of the Kulin nations as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which our work in the community takes place. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

We also recognise, respect and affirm the central role played in our work by people with lived experience, their families and/or carers.

While the Australian Government Department of Health has contributed to the funding of this website, the information on this website does not necessarily reflect the views of the Australian Government and is not advice that is provided, or information that is endorsed, by the Australian Government. The Australian Government is not responsible in negligence or otherwise for any injury, loss or damage however arising from the use of or reliance on the information provided on this website.