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Digital Seminar

Geriatric GI Dilemmas: Insights and Tools from a Clinical Gastroenterologist


Speaker:
Peter Buch, MD, AGAF, FACP
Duration:
1 Hour 01 Minutes
Format:
Audio and Video
Copyright:
Nov 10, 2020
Product Code:
POS078220
Media Type:
Digital Seminar - Also available: DVD


Description

Have you ever encountered these patient situations in your practice?  

  • Margaret, age 82, comes to your office for a screening colonoscopy.  She is very healthy and has never had a previous screening colonoscopy. Should she have one?
  • Joan, age 74, had a normal screening colonoscopy 3 years ago and now has rectal bleeding. She asks you what to do now.
  • Sam, age 86, has been hospitalized twice in the past three years for bleeding duodenal ulcers. He stopped his Proton Pump Inhibitor because he read that it causes dementia and heart attacks…

In just one hour of time…discover the answers to these and many other GI dilemmas from expert Peter Buch, MD, AGAF, FACP.  Dr. Buch’s approach is case based, practical, very interactive and fun.  You are guaranteed to acquire new clinical tools and insights to help you address the unique GI challenges with your geriatric patients.

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Speaker

Peter Buch, MD, AGAF, FACP's Profile

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Peter Buch, MD, AGAF, FACP, is a double board-certified clinical gastroenterologist,  leading a team that treats all GI conditions. Dr. Buch sits on editorial boards for numerous professional journals and is a highly sought-after international presenter.

Dr. Buch has a passion for teaching. His style is case-based, practical, very interactive and evidence supported. Dr. Buch’s expertise has been shared with experienced clinicians and advanced-level students. He teaches at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine, the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine, the Frank H Netter School of Medicine/Quinnipiac University and the University of Connecticut APRN School.

 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dr. Peter S. Buch has employment relationships with the University of Connecticut School of Medicine, the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine, and the Frank H Netter, MD School of Medicine. He receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. He has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Dr. Peter S. Buch serves on the FDA and Patient Care Committees at the American College of Gastroenterology. He serves as an editor of peer-reviewed journals. He is a member of the International Association of Medical Science Educators, the AGA Academy of Educators, the American Gastroenterological Association (AGAF), the American College of Physicians (FACP), the Hartford County Medical Association, the American College of Gastroenterology (FACG), and the Connecticut State Medical Society.

 

Content Disclosure:

Dr. Buch references the use of antidepressants for Irritable Bowel Syndrome, and the controversial use of Fibrotest to evaluate patients with fatty liver disease who may have fibrosis of the liver. Dr. Buch indicates he wishes to present a fair and balanced approach to practitioners regarding such practices.

 

 


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Objectives

  1. Develop a plan of care when a screening colonoscopy is not an option for a patient.
  2. Analyze special GI considerations through geriatric case studies.

Outline

Special Considerations in the Elderly 

  • Peptic Ulcer Disease
  • Proton Pump Inhibitor Use
  • Constipation
  • Colonoscopic Evaluations
  • Rectal Bleeding
  • What practical steps can we use to safely treat this patient group?
  • What pitfalls must we avoid?

Colonoscopy is Not for Everyone/Alternative Pros and Cons

  • Guaiac Tests
  • FIT Tests
  • Cologuard Tests
  • Virtual Colonoscopy
  • At what age should we stop utilizing screening colonoscopies?

What are Alarm Symptoms? 

  • How are they useful in my practice?

How safe are Proton Pump Inhibitors?

  • Are we overprescribing PPIs?

Target Audience

  • Nurses
  • Nurse Practitioners
  • Physician Assistants

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