The Deen Clinic is Proudly AGPAL Accredited
The Deen Clinic general practice is AGPAL accredited – what does this mean?
Being accredited means that our general practice is committed to a comprehensive program that involves:
• Engaging our whole practice team to review our practice’s systems and processes
• Opening our practice doors to allow a team of independent surveyors to assess how our practice operates
• Assessment of our practice, and achievement of the nationally recognised Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP)
Standards for general practices, that focus on health care quality and patient safety. As a member of the community, you may be surprised to learn that general practice accreditation is a voluntary process – which means not all practices undergo an independent on-site assessment on a regular basis.
Achievement of AGPAL accreditation reassures you that our doctors and practice team are committed to providing you with high quality health care in a safe environment.
Next time you visit our practice be sure to look out for the AGPAL Accredited General Practice Symbol (to the right) or our accreditation certificate.
Our practice team is proud of this achievement and as part of this process, we continuously strive to make quality improvements to better your patient experience. Australian General Practice Accreditation Limited (AGPAL) is a not-for-profit independent provider of general practice accreditation in Australia.
To learn more about the benefits of accreditation to you, your family, and the Australian community visit www.agpal.com.au.
World Hepatitis Day 2023
Join us this World Hepatitis Day – 28 July - to call for urgent action to eliminate viral hepatitis by 2030.
We are at a crucial stage in the elimination of viral hepatitis - there is an effective, affordable cure for hepatitis C and a vaccine and treatments for hepatitis B – but many people are missing out.
All Australian Governments have committed to eliminating hepatitis B and hepatitis C by 2030, but to achieve this they need to resource communities to provide appropriate information and support tailored to their needs. We have the tools now to prevent viral hepatitis, we need to support every person in Australia to access the appropriate information, support, testing, care and treatment they need.
Knowing more about hepatitis B and hepatitis C and sharing information could save lives and prevent people developing serious liver disease or cancer. Call the free National Hepatitis Infoline 1800 437 222.
Spread the word that hepatitis can’t wait – visit the Hepatitis Australia website to find out how you can get involved.
What is Hepatitis?
The word hepatitis simply means inflammation (titis) of the liver (hepat). Hepatitis can be caused by viruses, harmful consumption of alcohol, drugs, medications, contact with some chemical and toxins, and some autoimmune conditions. The inflammation in the liver is your body’s natural reaction to the damage being caused by these conditions and toxins.
Motivate C Project
New research project offering cash rewards to people commencing Hepatitis C treatment from May 2023
Most people with hepatitis C can be cured with as little as 8 weeks of treatment. Despite this, many Australians with hepatitis C are yet to undertake the treatment and be cured. The Motivate C project is studying whether the offer of a cash incentive will encourage people to take up hepatitis C treatment in primary care and is looking for people living with hepatitis C to take part.
The University of Sydney is leading this national project in collaboration with researchers, healthcare providers and GP experts within the hepatitis C field. Funding for the project is provided by the Australian Government’s Medical Research Future Fund. The Motivate C study is approved by the Sydney Local Health District Human Research Ethics Committee (2022/ETH01681) and is now recruiting participants from May 2023.
Adults with hepatitis C and who haven’t been tested for hepatitis C in the past 4 weeks can take part. Participants self-register for this study and will be connected with a treatment navigator, to guide them through all study procedures. The project will provide all participants with a compensation payment for their time. Additionally, participants may be randomly assigned to receive a reward payment for commencing hepatitis c therapy.
GPs are critical to the success of the Motivate C project. They can help by identifying eligible participants and letting them know about the project. For more information, please see https://motivatec-project.sydney.edu.au/
Hepatitis Australia Launches New International Hepatitis Infoline
The National Hepatitis Infoline (1800 437 222 / 1800 HEP ABC) is a collaboration between Hepatitis Australia and it's members, the State and Territory Hepatitis Organisaitons, including HepatitisWA.
The infoline provides confidential and free information on hepatitis B and hepatitis C and allows people to speak with someone from their state who can provide brief interventions, peer support, referral and linkage to services in their area, and individual advocacy.
Find out more about The National Hepatitis Infoline
Upcoming ASHM Hep B Training
Practical Updates in HCV Management and Treatment
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Register for the Training
Upcoming CDCD & RACGP Training
WA Syphilis Outbreak - Updates for Clinicians
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Zoom Registration Link
Personal stories of hepatitis C treatment and cure
HepatitisWA would like to introduce you to this excellent new hep C initiative,
“Vital voices: Personal stories of treatment for hepatitis C.”
This website has two aims. First, it aims to support people living with hepatitis C in thinking about and/or having treatment. Second, it aims to inform the public about hepatitis C and what can be done about it.