Presented by Local Bathurst Specialist
Dr Bruce McGarity, Gastroenterologist
This activity supports GPs to provide evidence-based care for patients at risk of, or living with, viral hepatitis in primary care settings. The session focuses on identifying patients who would benefit from hepatitis C screening, interpreting test results, understanding current treatment pathways, and supporting patients through treatment and follow-up. Participants will also explore practical strategies to increase testing and treatment uptake, reduce the burden of hepatitis C-related liver disease, and support the role of general practice in achieving NSW and national hepatitis C elimination goals. In addition, the activity will provide an overview of identifying patients at risk of chronic hepatitis B and applying appropriate screening, monitoring, vaccination, management, and referral pathways in general practice.
Program
6.30pm Registration/Buffet Dinner (provided)
6.55pm Welcome
7.00pm Education Session
8.15pm Q&A and Interactive discussion
8.30pm Evaluation & Close
Learning Outcomes
- Describe the current epidemiology of hepatitis C in Australia, including national elimination priorities and the objectives of the Sixth National Hepatitis C Strategy 2025–2030.
- Recognise patients who should be offered hepatitis C testing and apply current recommendations for screening and retesting in primary care.
- Interpret hepatitis C test results, including HCV antibody and reflex HCV RNA testing, to support timely diagnosis and management.
- Explain current direct-acting antiviral treatment pathways and the role of general practice in hepatitis C treatment, referral, follow-up care, and long-term liver health monitoring.
- Implement evidence-based strategies to improve hepatitis C testing, treatment uptake, prevention, and ongoing patient care within their practice setting.
- Recognise patients at risk of chronic hepatitis B and apply appropriate screening, monitoring, vaccination, management and referral pathways in general practice.
Accreditation
Activity No. 1681606
Target audience
This is a GP & Registrar focused education activity. However, all health professionals with an interest in this topic are encouraged to attend, including Nurses, Aboriginal Health Professionals, Pharmacists, and Allied Health Professionals.
This event is sponsored by:
