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Viral Hepatitis: The role of primary care health practitioners in reducing deaths from hepatitis C and liver cancer | Swan Hill

July 24, 2019 @ 5:45 pm - 8:00 pm

Free

Ground-breaking new treatments that cure hepatitis C in over 95 per cent of patients are now available on the PBS. This session will be a broad introduction to hepatitis C treatment and cure.

Learning outcomes

  • Outline the global and national impact of hepatitis C on the public health of communities
  • Increase understanding of transmission, testing and management of hepatitis C
  • Increase understanding of the new Direct Acting Antivirals side effects, drug interactions and precautions
  • Detail the monitoring requirements for people with hepatitis C
  • Be aware of local services/ alternative models that can support and treat people with hepatitis C
  • Resources available to support your practice

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Details

Date:
July 24, 2019
Time:
5:45 pm - 8:00 pm
Cost:
Free
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Organiser

Murray PHN – North West
Phone
03 4040 4300
Email
educationandnetworks@murrayphn.org.au
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Venue

Java Spice
17 Beveridge Street
Swan Hill, VIC 3585 Australia
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Phone
0350330511
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