The goal of this program is to improve management of portal hypertension, diagnosis and management of long-term complications associated with bariatric surgery, and use of cannabis for patients with gastrointestinal disorders. After hearing and assimilating this program, the clinician will be better able to: 1. Identify common causes of portal hypertension. 2. Develop strategies for prophylaxis and management of esophageal and gastric varices in patients with portal hypertension. 3. Cite common long-term complications associated with bariatric surgery procedures. 4. Manage common long-term complications of bariatric surgery. 5. Summarize the potential benefits and harms of cannabis for patients with gastrointestinal conditions.
- Provider:Lippincott Continuing Medical Education Institute, Inc.
- Activity Link: https://www.audio-digest.org/Specialties/gastroenterology
- Start Date: 2023-12-27 06:00:00
- End Date: 2023-12-27 06:00:00
- Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 2.0 hours
- MOC Credit Details: ABIM - 2.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM)
- Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: Yes
- Measured Outcome: Learner Competence, Learner Knowledge, Learner Performance
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
- Registration: Open to all
- Specialty: Gastroenterology