This project received funding from the Australian Government Department of Health.
Hepatitis B Referral and Clinical Support Resources
Enhancing clinical care and primary care management of hepatitis B
This suite of resources has been developed to support primary care clinicians at the time of diagnosis or engagement through what needs to happen next, as well as options for ongoing management and care.
Hepatitis B can be managed and treated both by specialists in the tertiary setting and Hepatitis s100 community prescribers in the primary care setting. HBV s100 community prescribers have completed additional training and ongoing accreditation to be authorised to prescribe the Highly Specialised Drugs for hepatitis B and are specialized in monitoring and management.
No matter where you and your patient are on the journey, these resources will guide you through the clinical next steps, ascertaining the appropriateness of a primary care referral, discussing this with your patient and providing them with information as well as practical tools to assist with intercollegiate communication.
Understand the clinical next steps around diagnosis and follow up.
This video models two different examples of delivering a diagnosis – one that would be more likely to result in negative outcomes, with the other more positive.
Key learnings
This video addresses common questions and information sought by patients at the time of diagnosis.
Key learnings
This video covers the care options available, how to discuss this with your patient, and considerations that need to be made when providing this information.
Key learnings
This resource was developed by Hepatitis Australia to explain options for care. It is available in English, Vietnamese, Simplified Chinese, and Korean. You can print this document and offer it to your patient at the time of consultation. ASHM and Hepatitis Australia acknowledge the various community members who provided input into the development and translation of this resource.
HepBCommunity.org is a global peer-led, volunteer-driven forum to support those living with and affected by hepatitis B. They are dedicated to connecting people affected by hep B with one another and with verified experts in the field who provide trustworthy and accurate advice.
Link to hepatitis information, support and treatment for anyone, anywhere in Australia. Phone 1800 437 222 or visit www.heplink.au.
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