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Hepatitis C

The efficacy of HCV treatment has improved significantly over the past decade and cure as measured by sustained response to antiviral treatment is now possible. The Federal Government has set aside over $1 billion over five years to subsidise a range of breakthrough medicines on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) that could all but eradicate Hepatitis C in Australia within a generation.

Primary care practitioners have a critical role in the provision of information, support, initial assessment, treatment, specialist referral if required, as well as ongoing clinical management and monitoring.

About Hepatitis WA

The two educational videos were developed in partnership with Hepatitis WA, which is a non-profit community-based organisation providing free services to the community.

HepatitisWA aims to assist in obtaining the best possible care and support for people affected by hepatitis, reducing discrimination and stigma directed at people living with viral hepatitis and raising community awareness in relation to hepatitis.

Contact information for HepatitisWA:

134 Aberdeen Street
Northbridge WA 6003

Office Telephone: (08) 9227 9800

Hepatitis Helpline: (08) 9328 8538 Metro; 1800 800 070 Country

E-mail: info@hepatitiswa.com.au

About this resource

Hepatitis WA has a clinic that provides treatment for people with hepatitis C infection. Two staff members have kindly participated in video interviews to help us understand more about hepatitis C and the new treatments.

Video 1: Dr Nada Andric, GP, HepatitisWA

  • Can you tell us a bit about what you do at the Hepatitis C clinic?
  • What type of patients do you see?
  • What do you enjoy about your job?
  • Is hepatitis C curable?
  • What are the initial screening tests for hepatitis C?
  • How do you decide which treatment for a specific hepatitis C genotype?
  • After a patient has had their hepatitis C successfully treated, do they need re-testing? 
    Why do patients with liver cirrhosis need ongoing surveillance?

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Video 2: Sally Rowell, Community Service Manager, HepatitisWA

  • Can you tell us a bit about HepatitisWA?
  • How does someone get hepatitis C?
  • What are the myths about how someone can get hepatitis C?
  • Why is hepatitis C important?
  • How can someone get tested for hepatitis C?
  • Is there treatment for hepatitis C?
  • Are the new medicines available for all people with hepatitis C?
  • Can GPs prescribe treatment for hepatitis C?
  • How much do the medicines cost patients?
  • What advice would you give someone who has chronic hepatitis C and their employment?
  • If a person is cured of hepatitis C, can he or she get re-infected in the future?

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