Current Consensus and Controversies in Functional Bowel Disorders
Description
Test your knowledge through 30 questions on the diagnosis and management of IBS and chronic constipation. At the completion, you will receive a report with clear and concise explanations for the correct answer. In addition, an extensive list of references will be available for further reading.
Learning Objectives
- Implement current guidelines for diagnosing IBS and chronic constipation, which includes identifying alarm features suggestive of organic disease and choosing diagnostic tests according to the latest evidence.
- Identify changes in guidelines for IBS management since the previous guidelines and integrate the latest evidence-based recommendations for appropriate nonpharmacologic and pharmacologic therapy for IBS and chronic constipation.
| Format: |
Questions with complete explanations for correct answers. |
| Audience: |
Gastroenterologists. |
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Duration: |
1 hour |
| Expiration of Program: | May 31, 2010 |
| Supporter: | This activity is supported by an educational grant from Sucampo Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Takeda Pharmaceuticals North America, Inc. |
| Faculty Planning Members: | Brooks D. Cash, MD, FACG, FACP and William D. Chey, MD, AGAF, FACG, FACP |
