AMS - 2020-07IMgi-Internal Medicine – Gastroenterology: Irritable Bowel Syndrome; Dyspepsia; GI Bleeds (USB Flash Drive)

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Topics and Objectives

Title: IMgi-Internal Medicine – Gastroenterology: Irritable Bowel Syndrome; Dyspepsia; GI Bleeds

Faculty: Bryant Allen, M.D., Michael A. Malone, M.D.

Original Release Date: July 1, 2020  Expiration Date: July 1, 2023

TOPIC 1: Irritable Bowel Syndrome.

Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to: EBM, COMP

  1. Appraise possible etiologies for Irritable Bowel Syndrome.
  2. Select and utilize diagnostic criteria to identify IBS, based on the current medical evidence and expert recommendations.
  3. Use the current medical literature to assess and screen for other conditions that can present with similar IBS symptoms.
  4. Detect “red flag” signs and symptoms that should make one question the diagnosis of IBS.
  5. Formulate an EBM diagnostic evaluation for patients with signs and symptoms of IBS.
  6. Use the current medical literature to develop an EBM treatment plan for Irritable Bowel Syndrome.

TOPIC 2: Dyspepsia.

Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to: EBM, COMP

  1. Appraise symptoms and common etiologies for dyspepsia.
  2. Use EBM to detect “alarm symptoms” that are suspicious for GI malignancy.
  3. Apply current medical evidence and expert guidelines to construct a diagnostic evaluation for Dyspepsia.
  4. Determine appropriate treatment for Dyspepsia based on current medical evidence and the likely etiology.

TOPIC 3: GI Bleeds: Upper & Lower.  Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to:  COMP,EBM

  1. Describe the gastrointestinal tract anatomy and pathophysiologic changes that result in presentation with bleeding.
  2. Determine the emergency department “essentials” for the assessment of the patient with GI bleeding.
  3. Develop a rational framework for the ED treatment of acute gastrointestinal bleeding, both upper and lower using evidence-based medicine.

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    Title: IMgi-Internal Medicine – Gastroenterology: Irritable Bowel Syndrome; Dyspepsia; GI Bleeds

    Faculty: Bryant Allen, M.D., Michael A. Malone, M.D.

    Original Release Date: July 1, 2020  Expiration Date: July 1, 2023

    TOPIC 1: Irritable Bowel Syndrome.

    Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to: EBM, COMP

    1. Appraise possible etiologies for Irritable Bowel Syndrome.
    2. Select and utilize diagnostic criteria to identify IBS, based on the current medical evidence and expert recommendations.
    3. Use the current medical literature to assess and screen for other conditions that can present with similar IBS symptoms.
    4. Detect “red flag” signs and symptoms that should make one question the diagnosis of IBS.
    5. Formulate an EBM diagnostic evaluation for patients with signs and symptoms of IBS.
    6. Use the current medical literature to develop an EBM treatment plan for Irritable Bowel Syndrome.

    TOPIC 2: Dyspepsia.

    Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to: EBM, COMP

    1. Appraise symptoms and common etiologies for dyspepsia.
    2. Use EBM to detect “alarm symptoms” that are suspicious for GI malignancy.
    3. Apply current medical evidence and expert guidelines to construct a diagnostic evaluation for Dyspepsia.
    4. Determine appropriate treatment for Dyspepsia based on current medical evidence and the likely etiology.

    TOPIC 3: GI Bleeds: Upper & Lower.  Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to:  COMP,EBM

    1. Describe the gastrointestinal tract anatomy and pathophysiologic changes that result in presentation with bleeding.
    2. Determine the emergency department “essentials” for the assessment of the patient with GI bleeding.
    3. Develop a rational framework for the ED treatment of acute gastrointestinal bleeding, both upper and lower using evidence-based medicine.
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