National Hepatitis B Prescriber Update

18th November 2024, 7pm – 8:30pm AEDT

In this 90-minute case discussion participants will discuss a range of hepatitis B case studies with a specialist or experienced HBV s100 prescriber, highlighting approaches to diagnosing, treating and managing people living with hepatitis B. 

Speakers/Facilitators:

Shiv Chitturi, Staff Specialist, Canberra Gastroenterology and Hepatology Unit

Course Components: 

This interactive 90-minute training provides HBV prescribers an opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills to practical case studies spanning diagnosis to treatment initiation and ongoing monitoring. 

Case scenarios are developed by ASHM clinical advisors or local experts to meet the identified learning needs of ASHM’s HBV prescribers, which vary from each State and Territory.   

Attendees are also encouraged to submit their own cases for discussion. You can receive a second HBV CPD point by submitting and discussing one of your own de-identified patient cases on the night. Please send any cases to skye.ohalloran@ashm.org.au by Monday, 11 November 2024.

Learning Outcomes:

Through online learning and virtual teaching, participants will learn to:  

• Plan guideline-based monitoring for patients with chronic hepatitis B    
• Evaluate chronic hepatitis B patients’ suitability for antiviral treatment  
• Select and prescribe appropriate first-line antiviral medication for patients with chronic hepatitis B 

Endorsement and CPD: 

RACGP: 

This course has been approved as a CPD activity by RACGP for the 2023-2025 triennium.  Educational Activities: 1.5. 

RACGP Activity Number: 462332