Sonder, October 2018
In this education session, presenters Dr Dep Huynh, Ms Margery Milner and Mr Jeff Stewart will provide attendees with an update on the risk factors associated with Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) and the management options available.
The presenters will also provide information on liver cirrhosis tests and how to choose and initiate the most appropriate HCV treatment for patients.
Learning objectives
- Identify and understand the risk factors for HCV screening;
- Perform correct diagnosis of chronic HCV using reflexive testing;
- Assess and manage patients for liver cirrhosis using non-invasive tests;
- Improve patient safety by choosing the most appropriate HCV treatment according to the patient’s characteristics and co-medications;
- Discuss and improve your understanding on how to initiate HCV treatment.
Presented by
Dr Dep Huynh, Gastroentrologist & Staff Specialist at Queen Elizabeth Hospital,
Clinical Lecturer, University of South Australia
Margery Milner & Jeff Stewart, Nurses at Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Agenda
6.30pm – 7.00pm Registration and dinner
7.00pm – 8.00pm Presentation by Dr Dep Huynh, Gastroentrologist & Staff Specialist at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Clinical Lecturer, University of South Australia8.00pm – 8.10pm Tea/coffee break
8.10pm – 9.10pm Presentation by Margery Milner & Jeff Stewart, Nurses at Queen Elizabeth Hospital
9.10pm – 9.30pm Questions, evaluation & close
RACGP QI & CPD Category 2, 4 Points
DATE AND TIME
Mon. 5 November 2018
6:15 pm – 9:30 pm ACDT
Arya Restaurant
30/81 O’Connell Street
North Adelaide, SA 5006
This program is funded by the Adelaide Primary Health Network - an Australian Government initiative