OVERVIEW

This activity will enhance participants’ knowledge base of common gastrointestinal (GI) problems and increase their confidence in managing these issues by examining basic principles of pediatric GI care. Particular attention will be paid to the diagnosis and initial management of the GI problems most commonly seen by the primary caregiver. Question and answer periods paneled by the faculty will follow each session.

TARGET AUDIENCE

This activity is designed for physicians and other healthcare professionals dedicated to treating gastroenterological conditions in pediatric patients.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

After this activity, participants will be able to:

• Discuss how to manage picky eating in children;
• Identify when to refer children with picky eating habits to specialists;
• Review how to diagnose and treat pediatric patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS);
• Recall the guidelines for evaluating babies with jaundice;
• Describe how a hepatologist diagnoses and treats infants with direct/conjugated hyperbilirubinemia;
• Discuss the differential diagnosis and treatment options for a child with elevated direct/conjugated bilirubin levels;
• State common and uncommon causes of failure to thrive in children.

ACCREDITATION

The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 3.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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