Day Course in Hepatitis C Medicine
September 13th 2008
The ASHM Day Course in Hepatitis C Medicine provides comprehensive training for medical practitioners, nurses and allied health in the science of hepatitis C infection, diagnosis, monitoring and treatment options, as well as the complicating factors surrounding HCV management.
Topics will include:
- Epidemiology, transmission and public health issues of HCV infection
- Natural history and disease progression of HCV
- Risk assessment, screening and diagnosis for HCV
- Initial primary care management and when to refer for treatment
- Legal and social aspects of HCV infection
- Initiation of therapy and side effects management
- Impact of alcohol and other drug use
- Long term management of cirrhotic patients
The information will be presented in a variety of formats, including short presentations, with interactive question and answer sessions and case discussion.
Date: Saturday 13 September 2008
Time: 8.30 am to 5 pm
Venue: Mercure Hotel Perth, 10 Irwin Street, Perth WA 6000
Registration: Register online at www.ashm.org.au/courses
For more information, see the attachments section in the Event area of our website at: www.pdgp.com.au/events