Challenging GI Cases - a Problem Solving Approach
Overview
This course will provide delegates with a practical case-based approach to those more difficult cases of acute and chronic gastrointestinal disease. A systematical protocol for diagnostic work-up will be demonstrated, and will include how to use the nuances of history and clinical signs to help guide you, as well as what diagnostic tests are appropriate and when to use them.
Topics to be covered
- Nuances of history and clinical signs in GI patients
- Developing a systematic protocol for challenging cases
- Management of refractory cases
- Case-based challenges
Learning objectives
- To help delegates be able to adopt a logical, problem-solving approach to GI cases
- To help delegates develop a more thorough understanding of the differential diagnoses and clinical approach for both acute and chronic and both upper and lower GI cases
- To further delegates knowledge of current medical management options for these patients