New Hepatitis B resource for primary care providers
Post date: 18 May 2008
ASHM and The Cancer Council NSW launch 'B Positive - everything you wanted to know about hepatitis B: a guide for primary care providers'
The Australasian Society for HIV Medicine (ASHM) and The Cancer Council NSW have joined forces to develop this practical resource to support primary care providers in combating hepatitis B. Primary care providers play a vital role in the response to hepatitis B.
Important issues for primary care providers addressed in this book include:
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Hepatitis B testing and interpreting test results
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Primary prevention of hepatitis B virus infection
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Assessment, monitoring and treatment
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Managing patients with advanced liver disease
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Infection control
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Legal considerations around privacy and confidentiality
The resource incorporates a fact sheet for people living with chronic hepatitis B infection and contact details of useful organisations
B Positive - everything you wanted to know about hepatitis B: a guide for primary care providers is currently available in electronic format on the ASHM website: http://www.ashm.org.au/b-positive/
It is anticipated that a hard copy of this resource will be available in the coming months.
Footnote: ASHM Members are invited to contribute to ASHM Latest News page with articles under headings of Education, Training, Clinical Issues, Conferences, Resources, International and Research. Please forward information to Paul McQueen (email: paul.mcqueen@ashm.org.au).