Advances in GI & Hepatology for the Primary Care Clinician
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Join faculty experts from the Center for Digestive Health at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health for this half-day course on the latest evidence-based diagnosis and management strategies for gastrointestinal and hepatological diseases, designed for clinicians caring for patients in the primary care setting. Topics will address GI conditions commonly seen in primary care, including the latest options for managing gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), alcohol-related liver disease (ALRD) and alcohol use disorder (AUD). This course will focus on integrating endoscopic and hepatologic approaches for comprehensive liver disease management, implementing innovative care models to improve outcomes for patients with inflammatory bowel syndrome (IBS), and recognizing and managing colorectal cancer in younger populations. It will also address the utilization of appropriate imaging techniques for accurate diagnosis and management of gallstones and gallbladder polyps, distinguishing between C. difficile colitis and colonization, and managing recurrent or severe infections and bloating. |
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Expiration |
Sep 28, 2024 |
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Discipline(s) |
Nurse Practitioner , Nursing CNE, Physician CME, Physician Assistant CME |
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Cost |
$75.00 |
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Credits / Hours |
3.0 |
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Accreditation |
ACCME |
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Is This Activity Certified for "Live" Credit? |
YES |
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Presenters / Authors / Faculty |
Lauren M. Wancata, MD Rajesh Krishnamoorthi, MD Justin Brandler, MD Jen Fijor, ARNP Aditya Gutta, MD Randeep Kaur, MD Otto S. Lin, MD, MSc Gautam Mankaney, MD |
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Sponsors / Supporters / Grant Providers |
This activity is solely supported by Virginia Mason Medical Center. |
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Keywords / Search Terms |
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health gastrointestinal,hepatological,primary care, family practice,gastroesophageal reflux disease,GERD, alcohol-related liver disease,ALRD,alcohol use disorder,AUD Live CE CME Seminar CE CME |
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LIVE Activity Location Details |
Date(s)
Virginia Mason Medical Center |
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