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21 Aug, 2018
Many people who have lived with Hepatitis C (HCV) for some time, and who have yet to come in contact with updated treatment information, may still believe that there is no absolute cure. They might still also labour under the misconception that the new treatments have similar side-effects associated with the older interferon-based treatments.
According to a study released by the Kirby Institute, it is thought that around one in four people who go to their GP, and who are either still engaged with injecting or in recovery, may be hepatitis C positive.
Whilst the number of people living with HCV who inject, and who have sought treatment has risen nearly four-fold in the past two years (from 10% to 41%), it highlights how many are also following through on treatment and being cured of the virus.
Brisbane North PHN is encouraging practices to undertake reviews of patient records to identify those patients who are living with hepatitis C and recall them for assessment and treatment.
Within the North Brisbane and Moreton Bay region, patients can be treated in conjunction with the Cure-It Program, a hepatitis C treatment service focused on keeping hepatitis C treatment in the GP surgery. Cure-It is based at the Prince Charles Gastroenterology and Hepatology Service, and is committed to delivering hepatitis C treatment in partnership with GPs.
We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia, their diversity, histories and knowledge and their continuing connections to land, waterways and culture. We pay our respect to all Australian Indigenous Peoples and their cultures, and to Elders of past, present and future generations.
We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia, their diversity, histories and knowledge and their continuing connections to land, waterways and culture. We pay our respect to all Australian Indigenous Peoples and their cultures, and to Elders of past, present and future generations.
Brisbane North PHN wishes to acknowledge the experience and expertise of the My Mental Health Steering Committee, delegates of the Peer Participation in Mental Health Services (PPIMS) network and health professionals in developing the My Mental Health Website.
