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Targeted HCV testing in Bristol Emergency Department: Peer-led engagement of clients with complex needs

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HCV Action, January 2023 Key points: • The aim of the Emergency Department Peer Support Lead project is to improve the uptake of HCV testing in at-risk patients attending Bristol Royal Infirmary ED, using point-of-care testing on-site, conducted by the Hepatitis C Trust peer support worker and supported by the BRI hepatology team to provide treatment for any HCV-RNA positive patient identified...

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New SMS service for SA HIV Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) Hotline

By J Pope

In HIV

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Communicable Disease Control Branch, Health Regulation and Protection, Department of Health and Wellbeing, Government of South Australia, February 2021 The South Australian HIV PEP Hotline (1800 022 226) provides advice, triage and information to members of the community who may have been exposed to HIV, and if assessed as eligible, directs them to their nearest PEP access point. Most HIV PEP...

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Striving towards the elimination of HCV infection among PWID

By J Pope

In Hepatitis, People Who Inject Drugs / AOD

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International Journal of Drug Policy, Volume 72,Pages 1-198 (October 2019) Nearly 200 pages of open access articles from projects and research around the world. While this special issue highlights some successful efforts towards HCV elimination among people who inject drugs, it also highlights the relative lack of attention to settings in which resources enabling elimination are scarce, and where...

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Healthcare failing transgender people

By J Pope

In Gender & Sex, LGBTIQ+ issues

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La Trobe University, 10/10/2019 Some trans and gender diverse patients would rather die than face ignorance and discrimination previously experienced in health care settings, according to La Trobe University research. La Trobe PhD student Lucille Kerr surveyed 537 trans and gender diverse people from across Australia, asking detailed questions about their experiences in the Australian health...

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Post Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) for HIV: An overview for Health Professionals

By J Pope

In HIV, SHINE SA news & events

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SHINE SA, October 2018 Access to PEP after an eligible exposure to HIV is a medical emergency. Your response to patients presenting for PEP can support them in preventing a life-long infection with HIV. A brief, online training module has been created to support health professionals to: • Increase your understanding of PEP as an emergency presentation and vital HIV prevention measure • Assist you...

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Australia’s health 2018 (Report)

By J Pope

In Aboriginal Health, Disability, Gay Lesbian & Bisexual Health, Gender & Sex, Gynaecology & andrology, LGBTIQ+ issues, Mental health & sexual health, Multicultural communities, People Who Inject Drugs / AOD, Pregnancy choices, Reproductive health, Sexual, gendered & partner violence, Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)

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Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, Release Date: 20 Jun 2018 Australia’s Health 2018 is the AIHW’s 16th biennial report on the health of Australians. It examines a wide range of contemporary topics in a series of analytical feature articles and short statistical snapshots. The report also summarises the performance of the health system against an agreed set of indicators...

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