GPs are crucial to achieving the national goal of eliminating hepatitis C as a public health threat and increasing the treatment rate of people living with chronic hepatitis B to 20 per cent by 2030.
A recent update from WA Department of Health highlights key points and practice tips for GPs screening for and treating hepatitis B and C.
Support is also available to help GPs manage people living with chronic hepatitis B without the need for routine onward referral to tertiary hospitals. The Hep B Hub WA is a state-wide clinical advice service delivered by Royal Perth Hospital, that provides GPs and nurse practitioners with online or in-person support, education and clinical advice about managing chronic hepatitis B.
GPs and nurse practitioners can email HepBHubWA@health.wa.gov.au with any questions and receive a response within two business days – no formal referral is necessary.
Links to the further information, training and resources:
- Refer to the WA Health Silver bookfor hepatitis C and hepatitis B clinical guidelines
- Visit The Stigma-Free Standardfor inclusive and stigma-free service delivery
- Online training for GPs and nurse practitioners can be found at Training Courses in HIV, Hepatitis & Sexual Health.