TagAustralasian Society for HIV Viral Hepatitis and Sexual Health Medicine (ASHM)

Updated guidelines for PEP (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis) after non-occupational and occupational exposure to HIV 

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Australasian Society for HIV Viral Hepatitis and Sexual Health Medicine (ASHM), June 2023 ASHM has updated the National Guidelines for Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) after non-occupational and occupational exposure to HIV .  These guidelines outline the updated Australian recommendations for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) following potential or known exposure...

Stigma and discrimination resources for healthcare professionals

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Australasian Society for HIV Viral Hepatitis and Sexual Health Medicine (ASHM), 2023 These resources serve as a guide and support for healthcare professionals seeking to understand and address the impact of stigma and discrimination on patient care. Our materials cover best practices for creating inclusive healthcare environments, identification and mitigation of bias, and relevant research and...

Watch on-demand: Sessions from the 1st Australasian Conference on Point of Care Testing

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Australasian Society for HIV Viral Hepatitis and Sexual Health Medicine (ASHM), 26/04/2023 The inaugural 1st Australasian Conference on Point of Care Testing for Infectious Diseases was an outstanding achievement. Hosted at the Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park on the 14th and 15th of March, the conference attracted over 270 attendees from 19 different countries, representing numerous disciplines...

STI testing and management advice has changed

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Australasian Society for HIV, Viral Hepatitis and Sexual Health Medicine (ASHM), & Blood Borne Viruses and Sexually Transmitted Infections Standing Committee (BBVSS), 2023 The Australian STI Management Guidelines were updated between 2020-2022 by a multidisciplinary group of clinical and non-clinical experts. While all sections have been updated, some have had major changes. The key changes...

The Syphilis decision making tool

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ASHM, February 2023 The Syphilis decision making tool is a quick reference resource for primary care professionals to support their day-to-day practice. The tool provides clear steps to assess and provide clinical care and advice on screening, testing and treatment of syphilis. For further information, refer to the Australian STI Management Guidelines for Use in Primary Care. Open interactive...

Updated resource now available: BBVs and STIs in Antenatal Care

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ASHM, February 6, 2023 The BBVs and STIs in Antenatal Care booklet underwent a major review in 2022, with the inclusion of an additional section on syphilis – of vital importance given the increasing cases in women of childbearing age, and the re-emergence of congenital syphilis.   This resource is for primary health care professionals providing antenatal care including nurses, midwives, general...

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