Hepatitis B Case Discussion

Course Summary
This case discussion evening will be facilitated by Simon Hazeldine an experienced gastroenterologist with extensive expertise in hepatitis B, and will take place via webinar.

Synopsis
In this case discussion participants will discuss a range of Hepatitis B cases which will include different approaches to diagnosing, treating and managing people living with hepatitis B.

Event Description
This interactive training provides HBV prescribers and other primary care clinicians with an interest HBV, an opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills to practical cases spanning diagnosis to treatment initiation and ongoing monitoring. Case scenarios are developed by ASHM clinical advisors or local experts to meet the identified learning needs of ASHM’s HBV prescribers, which vary from each State and Territory.

Attendees are also encouraged to submit their own cases for discussion. You can receive a second HBV CPD point by submitting and discussing one of your own de-identified patient cases on the night. Please send any cases to Rachel.Woodcroft@ashm.org.au by COB 1st April 2022.

Learning Outcomes

Through online learning and virtual teaching, participants will learn to:

• Plan guideline-based monitoring for patients with chronic hepatitis B
• Evaluate chronic hepatitis B patients’ suitability for antiviral treatment
• Select and prescribe appropriate first-line antiviral medication for patients with chronic hepatitis B

Target Audience
General Practitioners, Nurse Practitioners, other community based medical practitioners who are HBV prescribers practicing in Western Australia

Accreditation

RACGP, ACCRM, ACNP and 1 HBV point

Funding

This course is funded by WA Health

For more information

Please contact Sarah Tran on 0478 020 106 or email Sarah.Tran@ashm.org.au