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Poster Tour 4: Models of Care

Tracks
Track 3
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Thursday, September 12, 2019
3:10 PM - 3:40 PM
Level 9

Speaker

Mr Mark Cassell
Nurse Consultant Viral Hepatitis
Barnsley Hospital

#127 IMPROVED LINKAGE TO HEPATITIS C ASSESSMENT AND TREATMENT WITHIN COMMUNITY DRUG SERVICES THROUGH COMBINED HEPATITIS C AND OPIATE SUBSTITUTION TREATMENT PRESCRIPTION APPOINTMENTS

3:10 PM - 3:15 PM

Abstract

Biography

Mark Cassell has worked as a hepatology nurse specialist at Barnsley District General Hospital since 2016, and has had a passion for viral hepatitis and the improvement of care pathways and models of care, to enable more equitable and accessible care for difficult to engage client groups.
Mrs Sarah Donaldson
Specialist Pharmacist in Substance Use & Senior Health Intelligence Analyst (Social Networks)
NHS Tayside

#128 “ASK A FRIEND” IDENTIFYING THE HIDDEN POPULATION: FORMER INTRAVENOUS DRUG USERS WHO ARE NO LONGER IN CONTACT WITH SERVICES. A RESPONDENT DRIVEN SAMPLING PROTOCOL.

3:15 PM - 3:20 PM

Abstract

Biography

Specialist Pharmacist in Substance Use and Senior Health Intelligence Analyst for NHS Tayside with interests in public health, models of recovery, Hepatitis C, harm reduction and the role social networks play in a person's journey.
Dr Monty Ghosh
Physician
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#129 SEAMLESS INTEGRATION OF HEPATITIS C TREATMENT WITHIN AN INTRAVENOUS (IV) HYDROMORPHONE OPIOID AGONIST TREATMENT (IOAT) PROGRAM.

3:20 PM - 3:25 PM

Abstract

Biography

Cristina and Monty are both providers at the Intravenous Opioid Agonist Treatment clinic and provide wrap around care for individuals with substance use disorder and hepatitis C.
Ms. Pamela Lynch
Director
Harm Reduction Michigan

#130 RURAL US DRUG USER HEALTH THROUGH SYRINGE ACCESS PROGRAMMING

3:25 PM - 3:30 PM

Abstract

Biography

Pamela Lynch, LMSW, CAADC has 34 years’ experience in the prevention and treatment of the co-morbidities of addiction. Lynch directs Harm Reduction Michigan, a community-based organization providing harm reduction services. She received her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Michigan, and a master’s degree in Social Work from GVSU.
Miss Megan Stephen
Hepatology Nurse Specialist
NHS Grampian

#131 Collaborative Working with Community Pharmacies Increases Testing and Enhances Access to Direct Acting Antiviral (DAA) Therapy for Hepatitis C (HCV)

3:30 PM - 3:35 PM

Abstract

Biography

Hepatology Nurse Specialist working in NHS Grampian with 4 years experience in Gastroenterology. The author has a particular interest in Viral Hepatitis and is currently developing a Nurse led Advanced Liver Disease Clinic with emphasis on end of life care in patients with advanced liver disease.
Dr Phillip Read
Director
Kirketon Road Centre

#132 IMPROVING SVR12 FOLLOW-UP IN PRIMARY CARE WITH A STRUCTURED HEPATITIS C ASSESSMENT TOOL

3:35 PM - 3:40 PM

Abstract

Biography

Dr Caran Cheung is a general practitioner, and medical officer at the Kirketon Road Centre. KRC is a primary health care facility involved in the prevention, treatment and care of viral hepatitis among people who inject drugs.

Chair

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John Dillon
Professor Of Hepatology And Gastroenterology
University Of Dundee

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