OVERVIEW

Liver diseases have become more prevalent and primary care healthcare professionals face challenges in prompt recognition, diagnosis and management. The burden of liver ailments is further expected to increase. 

The goal of this meeting is to provide an overview of the most common liver diseases seen in the community and to bridge the learning gap between primary care and the latest advances and developments in the field of hepatology. Given the rapid pace of clinical growth in hepatology in the past decade, bridging this gap is particularly significant. A practical approach will be presented that attendees can integrate into their daily practice.

TARGET AUDIENCE

Primary care physicians, internists, hospitalists, family medicine practitioners, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, residents, fellows, and medical students will benefit from this course.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of this live activity, the participant should be able to:

• Identify the natural history and progression of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)
• Describe the basics of therapeutics
• Discuss common inpatient liver conditions and management
• Describe the role of the interventional radiologist regarding liver diseases
• Identify recent updates in the treatment of viral hepatitis
• Identify the current approach to alcoholic liver disease, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on this condition
• Discuss the care of the ESLD (End-stage Liver Disease) patient in the primary care office

ACCREDITATION

Houston Methodist is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Houston Methodist designates this Live activity for a maximum of 3.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

For more information please visit the official event page.