Hepatitis C New Treatments Course
Saturday, 23 November 2019 - Saturday, 23 November 2019
Time: 10:00AM - 4:00PM
Venue: Hotel Ibis Adelaide 122 Grenfell Street, Adelaide
Learning Outcomes:
- Screen at risk patients, order and interpret tests appropriately to diagnose chronic hepatitis C infection
- Perform the recommended baseline assessment including assessing liver disease severity and screening for potential drug-drug interactions, evaluate patient treatment readiness and manage any associated comorbidities
- Explain approved antiviral treatment options and duration of therapy for all HCV genotypes based on prior treatment experience and cirrhotic status
- Prescribe HCV antiviral therapy in accordance with PBS patient and prescriber eligibility criteria
- Recognise risk factors, clinical signs, symptoms and complications of advanced liver disease and manage or refer to specialist care appropriately
Suitable for GPs and general practice nurses.