Communicare User Manual: Viral Hepatitis
This manual was developed in collaboration with the Aboriginal Health Council of South Australia (AHCSA), and provides a comprehensive guide for best practice screening, testing and management of viral hepatitis. It provides step by step details for implementation of best practice within Communicare, and aims to standardise viral hepatitis management across ACCHSs nationally. For a […]
Management Options For HBV Patients Receiving Chemotherapy Therapy
This fact sheet presents a flow chart of management options for patients with hepatitis B receiving chemotherapy/immunosuppression therapy. It is intended as a supporting resource to the Hepatitis B Introductory and Advanced Online Modules, which can be found on the ASHM LMS.
Hepatitis B Referral and Clinical Support Resources
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 […]
HIV Diagnosis Referral
Summary Most HIV diagnoses are made in general practice. Delivering a positive HIV result can be a difficult task for a health worker, particularly when it might be the first diagnosis they have made. Knowing the best way to deliver a result and accessing the resources and support available to both clinician and patient can […]
Contraception Essentials: Navigating a Consultation
Contraception Essentials: Navigating a Consultation is a video resource designed to support clinicians in their contraceptive consultations. The video guides clinicians to utilise ASHM’s Decision Making in Contraception: Consultation Essential resource to conduct patient-centred and evidence-based contraceptive consultations. Through the demonstration consultation, viewers will gain the skills to confidently initiate a discussion about contraception and […]
Empowering Your Clients via a Pleasure-Centred Approach to Sexual Health
This recorded webinar outlines the value of a pleasure-focused, positive approach to Sexual and Reproductive Health. It emphasises the need to move beyond traditional harm reduction and risk minimisation paradigms and towards affirming and holistic care that promotes sexual well-being, empowerment, and safer-sex practices. The following presenters shared their practical tips and tools to incorporate […]
Hepatitis B and Immigration
This guidance has been developed as a source of information for clinicians to support people living with chronic hepatitis B (CHB) in the process of applying for a permanent visa.
Could It Be Syphilis? Clinical Indicator Tool
ASHM’s one-page Could It Be Syphilis? Clinical Indicator Tool for healthcare workers provides information on priority populations for testing, syphilis symptoms, who to test, and treatment of syphilis.
Doxy-PEP Decision Making Tool
The Doxy-PEP Decision Making Tool supports prescribing doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis (Doxy-PEP) to gay and bisexual men and transgender women at increased risk of syphilis. Suitable patients include those with recent syphilis or other STI diagnoses, periods of increased risk, or who wish to protect partners, provided there are no contraindications. Doxy-PEP should be part of […]
Contraception Essentials: Navigating a Consultation
Contraception Essentials: Navigating a Consultation is a video resource designed to support clinicians in their contraceptive consultations. The video guides clinicians to utilise ASHM’s Decision Making in Contraception: Consultation Essential resource to conduct patient-centred and evidence-based contraceptive consultations. Through the demonstration consultation, viewers will gain the skills to confidently initiate a discussion about contraception and […]
