Managing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients with hepatitis B and hepatitis C

This education discusses the management of hepatitis B & C in Aboriginal patients. The prevalence, diagnosis and natural history are explored. The cultural aspects impacting on detection and management are outlined and options for overcoming barriers to care are detailed.

By completing this learning activity, participants will be able to:

• Discuss the prevalence, diagnosis, natural history and management of Aboriginal clients with hepatitis B and hepatitis C.
• State the clinical presentation of hepatitis B and hepatitis C.
• Describe the primary care management of hepatitis B and hepatitis C for Aboriginal clients.
• Explain the cultural issues impacting on the detection and management of hepatitis B and hepatitis C.
• Ensure patient safety by improving the outcome of patients with hepatitis B by early diagnosis, monitoring and appropriate management.

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This education was developed by ASHM and prepared by ThinkGP.

There is a discussion forum for this activity and we encourage you to participate after you have completed the education.