Preventing Liver Cancer – Test and Cure Hepatitis C

A practical update in HCV management and treatment

Date: Tuesday 7th May 2024
Time: 6:30pm – 8:00pm (AWST)
Venue: Online via Zoom (Zoom dial-in link will be sent after registration)

 

Hepatitis C treatment is simple and highly effective. Curing hepatitis C can prevent liver cancer!

This webinar aims to provide participants withthe knowledge and skills to test and cure hepatitis C (HCV) in their primary care setting and reduce the incidence of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).

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The webinar is for WA-based general practitioners, nurse practitioners, nurses, and other primary care-based health care workers. The interactive session will include PowerPoint presentations, quiz questions and case discussion.

Presented by: Prof. Wendy Cheng, Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist, Royal Perth Hospital.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Describe HCV screening, testing and diagnosis
  • Outline the recommended HCV pre-treatment assessments
  • Discuss HCV treatment options and monitoring requirements
  • Explain the role of HCV prevention, management, and treatment in the decreased incidence of liver cancer

Event Details

May 7 - May 7
06:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Health Professionals

Organizer Details

ASHM - Australasian Society for HIV, Viral Hepatitis and Sexual Health Medicine

elaine.turner@ashm.org.au
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