Nurse Information

Information for You and Your Patients

Liver disease now affects up to 3 of every 10 Australian adults. Primary liver cancer is the most rapidly rising cause of cancer death. Health promotion, prevention, proactive case-finding, early identification of progressive liver fibrosis and early treatment of liver diseases are essential to prevent premature mortality. Learn how to identify, manage and support your patients with liver disease.

Patient Information

This website is full of practical, evidence based information for your patients.  It is written with clinical expert, nurse and patient input and prepared at an accessible reading level.  Please direct patients to the Your Liver tab for disease information and the Living Well tab for information about living well with liver disease at all stages.

Free, online CPD education on all aspects of patient care in liver disease

Whilst initially developed for GPs, this education is endorsed by the Australasian Hepatology Association (AHA) as education relevant for their members. The course is available free of charge as a full 7 hour Advanced Course, or you can take it in shorter, stand alone modules:

The Rising Health Threat of Liver Disease – Advanced Course – 7 hours
Liver Disease Overview – Short Course – 2 hours
Metabolic-Associated Fatty Liver Disease – Short Course – 2 hours
Management of Patients with Advanced Liver Disease – Short Course – 2 hours
Identifying and Managing Rarer Liver Diseases – Short Course – 1 hour

When you complete the course, or courses, of your choice, you will receive a Certificate of Completion.

The AHA runs a full day training course An Introduction to the Nursing Care and Management of Patients with Advanced Liver Disease. It is designed specifically for Registered Nurses who come into contact with patients who have advanced liver disease.