Hepatology Associates Course, Part 1

Nov 17 2024
Convention Center: Ballroom 6F
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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World Class Speakers

Dawn Drazek, MSN, CRNP, AGPCNP-BC
Presenter

Dawn Drazek, MSN, CRNP, AGPCNP-BC

Carolinas Medical Center
Elizabeth Lee, MN, NP, CGN(C)
Presenter

Elizabeth Lee, MN, NP, CGN(C)

Toronto General Hospital
Bradley Lasley, MMS, PA-C
Presenter

Bradley Lasley, MMS, PA-C

Intercept Pharmaceuticals

Description

The hepatology associates course aims to expand participants' knowledge and thereby improve patient outcomes. Topics include viral hepatitis, alcohol use disorder in the liver clinic, liver biopsy in clinical practice, current noninvasive testing for portal hypertension, diagnosis of liver lesions, and practical use of genetics in liver clinical practice.

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Objectives

  • Review viral hepatitis screening and treatment in immunosuppressed persons.
  • Identify cultural considerations in hepatitis B care.
  • Discuss alcohol use disorder treatment in the hepatology clinic.
Chair

Kristine Drozd, NP

Yale New-Haven Hospital