Case 1 - Roger R
Roger has a blood tests.... Click to read
the case
Learning Objectives
Understand pre-test and post-test counselling guidelines
Be familiar with the epidemiology of hepatitis C in Australia
Be aware of the indications from hepatitis C testing
Know how to to follow up positive hepatitis C tests
Be aware of issues relating to hepatitis C treatment including
indications for treatment and side-effects
Case 2 - Terry D
Terry has a fever.... Click
to read the case
Learning Objectives
Recognise the requirements for notification of communicable diseases
in Tasmania
Understnad the roles and functions of the public health unit
Understand the use of vaccination and chemoprophylaxis as infection
control measures
Respond appropriately to the concerns of the community about a notifiable
disease
