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Physician in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Course

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What will I learn?

Improve your expertise in managing Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) in older patients with our comprehensive course designed for geriatric healthcare professionals. Deep dive into the pathophysiology and diagnosis of GERD. Explore effective pharmacological and non-pharmacological management approaches. Learn to navigate the complexities of managing multiple medications (polypharmacy) and co-existing health conditions (comorbidities). Gain insights into age-related (geriatric) physiology, optimise treatment plans, and ensure effective monitoring and follow-up to improve patient outcomes.

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Printable PDF summaries
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Select and arrange the chapters you wish to study
Customize your course schedule
Instant feedback on practical activities
Study at your convenience, without needing an internet connection

Develop skills

Strengthen the development of the practical skills listed below

Diagnose GERD: Master the diagnostic criteria and learn to overcome diagnostic challenges in elderly patients.

Manage Polypharmacy: Develop strategies to effectively handle multiple medications simultaneously.

Adjust Treatments: Customise treatment plans and medication dosages specifically for older adults.

Monitor Efficacy: Evaluate and improve treatment effectiveness for GERD.

Implement Lifestyle Changes: Promote dietary and lifestyle modifications for managing GERD.

Suggested summary

Workload: between 4 and 360 hours

Before starting, you can change the chapters and workload.

  • Choose which chapter to start with
  • Add or remove chapters
  • Increase or decrease the course workload

Examples of chapters you can add

You will be able to generate more chapters like the examples below

This is a free course focused on personal and professional development. It is not equivalent to a technical, undergraduate, or postgraduate course, but it offers practical and relevant knowledge for your professional journey.