OVERVIEW

Northwestern Medicine faculty continues to see an increase in referrals of liver disease patients. Due to the highly complex nature of liver disease, it is essential to stay informed and up-to-date on the most recent developments in order to maximize patient outcomes

TARGET AUDIENCE

Specialties - Diagnostic Radiology, Gastroenterology, General Surgery, Hepatology, Hospitalist, Internal Medicine, Nurse Practitioner, Nursing, Physician Assistant

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1. Apply an evidence-based approach to the management of liver disease patients in both a hospital and an office setting.
2. Identify treatment challenges in liver disease patients with metabolic syndrome.
3. Define current standard treatments for patients with hepatitis B, C, NASH, alcoholic liver disease, portal hypertension and hepatocellular carcinoma.
4. Discuss the current state of liver transplantation and the management of liver transplant patients.

ACCREDITATION

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

 The Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 5.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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