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Table 1 Critical features of the WA regional nurse-supported hepatitis C shared care model

From: Evaluation of the regional nurse-supported hepatitis C shared care program in Western Australia: a mixed methods study

Critical features of the WA regional nurse-supported hepatitis C shared care model

Patient-centred care enabling patients to choose when to start treatment depending on health status and personal or work commitments

Dedicated hepatitis nurse located regionally who is responsible for patient education and coordinating all patient treatment and care including follow up and monitoring of patients and patient referrals to allied health services

Patient-centred care enabling patients to choose when to start treatment depending on health status and personal or work commitments

Specialist physicians responsible for assessing patient’s health status, initiating treatment, and refining treatment schedule as required

Collaboration with GPs where possible to help patients manage side effects of treatment once initiated

Telehealth links between regional areas and tertiary liver clinics in Perth for ongoing support and for referral of complex cases according to agreed protocols

Excellent communications between nurse, GP, physician, and tertiary centres

Continuity of care through stability of key roles