GERD: An Approach to Diagnosis and Therapy

About

Original Release: 12/1/2016
Termination Date: 12/1/2018

Media Used | Video and PowerPoint

Method of Participation: Registrants participate in the learning process by viewing the presentation followed by an evaluation.
In order to earn credit, physicians must complete the entire educational activity before the termination date (see above).

Time to Complete | 30 Minutes
1) Watch the presentation
2) Complete the evaluation

Maximum Credits | .5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™  

Faculty:
Angi Seacat, ACNP
Norton Thoracic Institute
St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center
Phoenix, Arizona

Audience |  Physicians (gastroenterologists, internists, general and family practitioners, pathologists, and radiologists), surgeons (general and thoracic), and other health care professionals.

Learning Objectives | After participating in this activity, learners will be able to: 
• Define GERD and its prevalence 
• Recognize the clinical manifestations of GERD
• Discuss the ACG guidelines for the management of patients with GERD 
• List the treatment options and surgical interventions for patients with GERD

Planned and Implemented by St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix, AZ

Activity Directors | Dr. Ross Bremner and Dr. Jasmine Huang | Norton Thoracic Institute, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix, Arizona

Planning Committee | Elizabeth Viveros, Leigth Naig, Andee Handley, Mimi Adam

Disclosure Summary
The following disclosed relevant financial relationships with commercial interests:
• Ross Bremner, MD: Grant/Research Support: Ethicon Endo-Surgery; Consultant: Endostim
• Jasmine Huang, MD: Grant/Research Support: Ethicon Endo-Surgery 

The following disclosed that they have no relevant relationships with any commercial interest:
• Angi Seacat, ANCP, Mimi Adam, Andee Handley, Leigh Naig, Elizabeth Viveros, Content Reviewer 

Accreditation  | St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center designates this enduring material for a maximum of .5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ . Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in this activity.

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