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Managing chronic hepatitis B - the role of the GP
Jack Wallace1, Behzad Hajarizadeh, Jacqueline Richmond
1La Trobe University, Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society, Melbourne, Victoria. j.wallace@latrobe.edu.au
Background:
General practitioners are critical to reducing the impact of chronic hepatitis B in the community. This study explored how GPs understand their role in chronic hepatitis B management.
Methods:
Semi-structured interviews were held with 26 GPs from five Australian jurisdictions.
Results:
The principal roles identified by GPs in chronic hepatitis B management were diagnosis, monitoring and mediating between patient and specialist. General practitioners saw themselves as essential in managing chronic hepatitis B with their frequent interaction with patients, physical access and established trusting therapeutic relationships. They supported an active role in the delivery of chronic hepatitis B pharmaceutical treatment through shared care arrangements.
Discussion:
An optimal public health response to chronic hepatitis B requires a clear definition of the role of the GP. Most GPs believed their role could be more substantive and include management and treatment beyond that of diagnosis and monitoring.
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