Resources List

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Below are PDF versions of some useful publications. Please contact the Hepatitis Council of WA for hard copies.

A resource order form can be downloaded here. 

Hepatitis Council of WA publications

Quarterly magazine – Cfiles
Hard copies available on request, or click on above images to download.

Hepatitis Australia publications

Contact 2006
Contact 06 is for people who have hepatitis C and who need more information about how hepatitis C may affect their health and their lifestyle (last updated October 2006).
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Preparing for Testing
This resource is for people thinking about being tested for hepatitis C and answers questions about what hepatitis C is, and how it is transmitted (last updated October 2006).
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Thinking about Treatment
People with hepatitis C who are thinking about using pharmaceutical treatment will find this resource useful. It has information on what treatments are available, their side effects, and how to access treatment. The resource also contains a card with questions that you can ask your doctor.
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Complementary and Alternative Therapies
Many people with hepatitis C use complementary and alternative therapies. This booklet is for people with hepatitis C thinking of using these therapies need information about the range of therapies available and how to choose a practitioner (last updated October 2006).
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Women and Hepatitis C
This resource has been designed for women with hepatitis C. It answers common questions about how hepatitis C affects a woman's life, relationships, family and health (last updated October 2006).
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Guide to Healthy Eating
This guide provides basic and useful dietary and nutritional information for maintaining a healthy lifestyle (last updated October 2006)
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The Health Monitor
A personal health record for people to help monitor their health, including test results and outcomes of doctors appointments.
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Living with Cirrhosis
This booklet is for people who have been diagnosed with hepatits C-related cirrhosis.  It contains information to help you manage your health and prevent further liver disease (last updated October 2006)
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My Rights
Everyone has the right to be treated fairly and with respect. This resource provides information on how to complain if you think you have been discriminated against.
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My Choice to Tell
For some people, disclosing (or telling others) that they have hepatitis C is not easy. Information in this resource can help you make decisions that are right for you about disclosure.
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Moving on After Treatment
This resource contains information for people after they've used antiviral treatment for hepatitis C.
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Ready, Set, Combo
This resource looks at some of the issues that may arise for you while you are on treatment. It gives practical ideas on how to prepare for treatment and where to get more information.
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