Concurrent Session 1A: On the Ground: Navigating viral hepatitis in primary care
Tracks
Track 1
| Wednesday, August 12, 2026 |
| 3:45 PM - 5:15 PM |
Details
This interactive panel session will bring together General Practitioners with experience in hepatitis B and hepatitis C care to share practical insights into integrating viral hepatitis testing and management into everyday primary care practice. Through real-world examples, and various models of care, speakers will explore how testing, diagnosis, linkage to care and ongoing management can be streamlined within routine consultations and existing workflows. The session aims to build confidence among healthcare workers by demonstrating that viral hepatitis testing and care can be delivered simply, effectively and feasibly across a range of primary care settings. Attendees will gain practical strategies, lessons learned and implementation tips that can support greater uptake of testing and improve access to care within their own services.
Speaker
Ms Issy Purcell
Senior Project Officer
ASHM Health
Introduction and Session Overview
3:45 PM - 3:50 PMBiography
Mrs Mel Rhagnath
Program Manager
Ashm
Introduction and Session Overview
3:45 PM - 3:50 PMBiography
Dr Orlaith Reid
General Practitioner
The Deen Clinic, HepatitisWA
Panellist 1
3:50 PM - 4:00 PMBiography
Dr Leela Arthur
General Practitioner
Inala Primary Care
Panellist 2
4:00 PM - 4:10 PMBiography
Dr Daniel Wong
GP
Cohealth
Panellist 3
4:10 PM - 4:20 PMBiography
Jessamy Stirling
GP
Derbarl Yerrigan
Panellist 4
4:20 PM - 4:30 PMBiography
VH2026
Q&A and Panel Discussion
4:30 PM - 5:15 PMBiography
Chairperson
Issy Purcell
Senior Project Officer
ASHM Health
Mel Rhagnath
Program Manager
Ashm
