EP058 - Hepatitis C_ Patient Consultation and Management

This podcast is based on clinical scenarios from the official AMC Handbook of Clinical Assessment published by the Australian Medical Council. All cases are used solely for study and discussion. We provide personal learning insights and clinical interpretations to support AMC candidates in developing their clinical reasoning skills. The AMC Handbook is the intellectual property of the Australian Medical Council. To access the official material, please visit the AMC website.

This episode outlines a medical case study involving a 26-year-old woman who tested positive for Hepatitis C during a routine blood donation. The primary purpose of this case is to guide a candidate through the steps of assessing and managing this patient. It emphasises the importance of taking a thorough medical history to identify potential sources of infection, such as intravenous drug use or shared needles, and to understand the likely progression and prognosis of Hepatitis C. Furthermore, it details the necessary investigations, patient counselling, and prevention strategies to address both the patient's health and the risk of transmission to others.

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