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Haemochromatosis is the most common genetic disorder in Caucasian people of northern European descent, with signs and symptoms that are highly variable. Living with haemochromatosis is an individual journey that requires consistent, medically supported self-management strategies guided by a positive attitude and awareness of their condition to achieve optimal disease management. This advanced course aims to educate GPs about the genetic cause of hereditary haemochromatosis and management techniques such as therapeutic venesection.
Learning outcomes
On completion of this educational activity participants will be able to:
Explain the genetic cause of hereditary haemochromatosis and the pathological processes that lead to iron overload.
Identify general symptoms of iron overload and symptoms which indicate higher levels of iron overload around specific organs.
Interpret iron study test results and determine when genetic testing for haemochromatosis is warranted.
Access the Australian Red Cross Blood Service (ARCBC) High Ferritin app and screen patients for their eligibility to access therapeutic venesection through this service.
Educate patients about self-management for hereditary haemochromatosis, and provide advice about lifestyle choices, diet and supplements.
Activity update
This activity has been updated with information about The Australian Haemochromatosis Registry, a national collection of de-identified data from Australian individuals with haemochromatosis. Find out more here.
Haemochromatosis - Predisposing activity
Haemochromatosis - Module 1 of 4
Haemochromatosis - Module 2 of 4
Haemochromatosis - Module 3 of 4
Haemochromatosis - Module 4 of 4
Haemochromatosis - Reinforcing activity
Haemochromatosis - Evaluation
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