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We can end HIV transmission in Australia – What is the role of GPs

Expert/s: Prof Jason Ong
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In this episode:

  • Ending HIV transmission by 2025 is achievable and GPs have a crucial role to play
  • Recent changes have made prescribing PrEP by any GP on the PBS without the need for special training
  • HIV positive people without a Medicare Card can now receive free retroviral treatment and monitoring
  • Australia could be one of the first countries in the world to eliminate HIV

 

Guest: A/Prof Jason Ong, Sexual Health Physician

Host: Dr David Lim, GP and Medical Educator

Total time: 24 mins

 

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Last Updated: 23 Aug, 2022

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Sexual Health Physician; Director, Melbourne Sexual Health Centre; Director, WHO Collaborating Centre on Sexual Health; Professor of Medicine, Monash University

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