Decision Making In Hepatitis C
Decision Making in Hepatitis C resource is a 2-page guide designed to support general practitioners (GPs), nurse practitioners, and other primary care providers in effectively managing hepatitis C. This resource provides a concise yet comprehensive overview of the diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of hepatitis C, empowering healthcare professionals to deliver optimal care to their patients. […]
ASHM Testing Portal
The Testing Policies offered by ASHM are specifically designed for healthcare professionals and pathologists who order or conduct HIV, hepatitis C, and hepatitis B tests, as well as those involved in interpreting and delivering the test results to patients. These policies establish a comprehensive framework that ensures high-quality testing while eliminating both real and perceived […]
PrEP Dosing Guide
The PrEP dosing guide is intended to help clinicians in making the decision whether daily PrEP or on-demand PrEP is suitable for the patient.This resource also gives examples of the different dosing options and explains how to prescribe it.
Decision Making In HIV
The Decision-Making in HIV resource is an essential guide for healthcare professionals involved in HIV testing, management, and treatment. With this comprehensive resource, clinicians can make informed decisions and provide optimal care for individuals affected by HIV. This resource offers valuable guidance on who to test for HIV, ensuring that healthcare professionals can identify individuals […]
Decision Making In PrEP – NSW
This 2-page Decision Making in PrEP: Prescribing Pathway for PrEP in NSW tool summarises the key eligibility and recommended assessment criteria for primary care providers in NSW who wish to prescribe PrEP, as well as outlining ongoing patient education and monitoring requirements. For expanded details, see the ASHM PrEP Clinical Guidelines.
HIV Shared Care and GP Management Plan
Approximately half of the HIV care in Australia is provided in general practice, and available data suggest that HIV care provided by a GP is consistent with care provided by a specialist HIV physician. Despite this, there is still considerable uncertainty around ‘shared care’ – a model of care in which a patient sees a […]
HCV In Children: Australian Commentary On AASLD-IDSA Guidance
This document provides Australian (AU) Commentary on the AASLD-IDSA HCV Guidance: HCV in Children. Recommendations for testing, managing, and treating hepatitis C. Australian commentary has only been provided where needed in order to provide additional clarification or detail variations found in the Australian setting. Topics cover testing; transmission and prevention; monitoring and medical management; whom […]
Decision Making In PrEP – New Zealand
This new 2-page Decision Making in PrEP tool provides a prescribing pathway which summarises the key eligibility and recommended assessment for primary care providers in New-Zealand who wish to prescribe PrEP and the ongoing patient education and monitoring requirements. For expanded details, see the ASHM PrEP Clinical Guidelines
Decision Making – Hepatitis C In Children
Last clinical update: March 2024Latest version: December 2024, updated with HepLink Australia details. This two-page summary was developed from the HCV in Children: Australian Commentary on AASLD-IDSA Guidance. The resource supports clinicians to provide advice and manage hepatitis C in children. Page 1 provides recommendations on which tests to order and when testing of babies […]
Australasian Contact Tracing Guidelines
When patients are diagnosed with a treatable sexually transmitted infection, it’s vital to consider, discuss, and support the testing and treatment of their sexual partners. Research shows that many partners may be infected without realising it. That’s why it’s crucial to make partner notification a priority and ensure it’s done successfully. Treating infected partners not […]
