| Statement of Need
Liver Diseases are increasingly being recognized as a major cause of morbidity and mortality. This continuing medical education activity is designed to provide a comprehensive assessment of common liver diseases seen in the community. There are recent advances in the diagnosis and management of patients with liver disease for Primary Care Physicians, Gastroenterologists, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other health care providers.
This continuing medical education activity is designed to provide a comprehensive assessment of recent advances in the management of patients with liver diseases for primary care physicians, gastroenterologists, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other health care providers.
Target Audience
- Primary Care Physicians
- Internists
- Family Practitioners
- Gastroenterologists
- Nurses
- Nurse Practitioners
- Physician Assistants
Educational Objectives
At the conclusion of this symposium, the participants should be able to:
- Describe the natural history of common liver diseases and how it relates to patient management
- Evaluate current treatment modalities and develop more effective treatment algorithms for liver disease patients
- Identify potential rationale for evolving liver disease therapies
- Identify the dilemmas facing clinicians treating patients with liver diseases
Acknowledgements
Program Director
Victor Ankoma-Sey, MD
Director, Liver Associates of Texas, PA
Clinical Associate Professor of Internal Medicine
Houston, Texas
Scientific Committee Members
- Victor Ankoma-Sey, MD
- Scott Zela, NP, MSN, ANP
- Melissa Mungle
- Yubelka Vado
- Heather Guerrero
- Wayne Gosbee
- Wanda Samuels, RN
- Norma Flores, RN
- Shannon Cook, RN
- Elena Ruocco, RN
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