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WEBINAR – HIV prevention: Prep prescribing in general practice

Thu 12th September @ 7:00 pm

HIV prevention through PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) prescribing is an important preventative health measure. .PrEP is part of primary care. This webinar covers identifying at-risk individuals for contracting HIV, and how to discuss PrEP prescribing and follow up, including when to refer to specialist care (eg sexual health clinic).

Rationale: PrEP reduces the risk of contracting HIV from sex by about 99% and by about 74% from injecting drug use https://www.cdc.gov/hiv/risk/prep/index.html

DATE:
Thu 12th September


TIME:
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm


RACGP CPD POINTS:
This CPD activity (insert number) is pending RACGP 2023-2025 curriculum approval under the following CPD Categories: EA 1.5

SPEAKERS:

Nicole Gouda – GP
Catriona Ooi – Sexual Health Specialist

TARGET AUDIENCE:

GPs, Nurses, Allied Health Professionals, Pharmacists, Specialists and Staff working in the Northern Sydney PHN Region.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
  • Analyse the role of STI screening guideline that include HIV and syphilis screening in prescribing PrEP
  • Examine the factors that influence the timing of HIV testing, including risk behaviours, demographic factors, and clinical indicators when prescribing PrEP
  • Identify the characteristics of patient groups at high risk for HIV. Consider epidemiological data, behavioural factors, and social determinants of health.
  • Analyse the challenges and opportunities of prescribing PrEP in a general practice setting. Consider patient education, adherence, and follow-up care.
COST:
There is no cost for Practices and their staff within the SNHN region to attend this training


ENQUIRIES:

Judy or Robi, Education Coordinators – 9432 8250 or events@snhn.org.au.



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