Do you know how you get Hepatitis?
Do you like to travel?
Have you been considering getting a tattoo overseas?
Do you know if you have Hepatitis?
Do you work with patients in a healthcare environment?
Are you the type of person that if you witnessed an accident you would step in to try to help someone in need?
I know I would answer ''yes'' to some of these questions mentioned above.
If you also found yourself also saying ''yes'' to a few of these questions too then take a minute out of your day or night and educate yourself and listen to this podcast on hepatitis.
In 15 mins learn from a leading Hepatolgist about Hepatitis A-B-C.
According to Hepatitis Victoria, ''500 000 Australians are living with Hep C and B''. Shockingly, 65% of us don't know that we have it.
Diagnosing and managing a disease is about educating ourselves about it.
Did you know there was for instance, different types of Hepatitis - Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Hepatitis D and Hepatitis E.
You can listen on the go to MeditalkPodcast on iTunes, SoundCloud and your trusty Podcasts App.
Meditalk provides medical information in a way that you can understand and I interview well respected medical specialists and health professionals on health & medical topics we should know more about so, we can make more informed decisions about our health and the health of our family.
This MediTalk podcast is on 'Hepatitis' and I speak with A/Prof Lindsay Mollison a Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist as well as, having qualifications in Infectious Diseases. Dr Mollison consults at Riverview Endoscopy.
Find out more about Dr Mollison and his A-B-C Liver Clinic:
www.riverviewendo.com.au
For further information and support about Hepatitis:
WA listeners can contact Hepatitis WA www.hepatitiswa.com.au
Australia wide Hepatitis Association contact: www.hepatitisaustralia.com
For American listeners - Hepatitis Support
liverfoundation.org
In major cities around the world there are often excellent Hepatitis-Liver Foundations to provide education and support - search online to find an association near you.
Listening and learning more about Hepatitis via this podcast is a great start and always reach out and speak with your doctor if you are concerned and need medical help.
