Recent Developments in the COVID-19 Pandemic

Webinar Main Objectives:

Review Epidemiology: specifically the comorbidity risk factors, including HIV infection, for severe disease
Provide an update on the clinical spectrum of disease
Discuss the accuracy and role of PCR and serologic diagnostic testing
Explore recent advances in management

The webinar will be presented by:

Dr. Peter Phillips
Clinical Professor
Division of Infectious Diseases
University of British Columbia

The presentation will be followed by a question and answer period where participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and receive real time responses from the presenter.

Cost: Free registration.

Please register for the webinar by

clicking here.

This event will be accredited.

If you are unable to attend the live webinar it will be recorded and available for viewing on BC-CfE’s Education and Training website at: education.cfenet.ubc.ca/webinars.

For questions related to this event please contact: education@cfenet.ubc.ca

Event Details

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Start Date

July 22, 2020 12:00

End Date

July 22, 2020 13:00

Email

education@bccfe.ca

Event Category

Learning Series

Calendar of Events

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Attendees of the BC-CfE Learning Series will be able to:

Summarize and describe epidemiological, behavioural, virological, and other related research relevant to the management of people living with HIV and other syndemic conditions
Describe and demonstrate up-to-date information regarding the care of people living with HIV and syndemic conditions (including viral hepatitis and substance use) particularly in regards to primary care, antiretroviral therapy and other treatments, and comorbid conditions
Review new and emerging issues in the context of the management of people living with HIV and other syndemic conditions
Identify both clinical and community resources to support the care of people living with HIV and syndemic conditions.