Upper GI disorders

Name: Upper GI disorders
Start: 2024-02-07T18:30:00+00:00
End: 2024-02-07T20:30:00+00:00

7th Feb 2024

6:30 - 8:30pm (GMT)

Emergency general surgery

Hepatopancreatobiliary (HPB) and Upper Gastrointestinal (GI) surgery

General surgery

7th Feb 2024

6:30 - 8:30pm (GMT)

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Description

1 hour session with time at the end for Q&A. Delivered by a current general surgery registrar. Focused on key conditions and presentations of upper GI disorders. Pitched at level of foundation doctors with regards to clinical approach and initial management. Upper GI bleeding, oesophagitis, GORD, etc.

Summary

Join us for an informative 1-hour session on Upper GI disorders, led by a general surgery registrar. This session focuses on important conditions and presentations such as Upper GI bleeding, oesophagitis, GORD, and more. Specifically tailored for foundation doctors, you'll also learn approaches and initial management strategies. Stay on for a valuable Q&A segment at the end, where you can bring up any questions to get the deepest insights. This primer is a valuable session for any medical professional seeking to strengthen their understanding of upper GI disorders.

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Learning objectives

To understand the common clinical features of upper GI disorders such as upper GI bleeding, oesophagitis, GORD and etc, as well as their pathophysiology, risk factors and underlying causes.
To identify the various diagnostic methods such as blood tests, endoscopies and imaging modalities for presenting patients and interpret their results accurately, thereby assisting with early detection and treatment of upper GI disorders.
To apply knowledge on initial management and treatment strategies for upper GI disorders, including drug therapies, lifestyle modifications and surgical interventions, as well as recognizing when is the appropriate time to refer patients to gastroenterology specialists.
To improve clinical decisions making skills by working through complex case studies that represent common upper GI disorders, facilitating learning through problem-solving and critical thinking.
To develop strong communication skills to effectively discuss upper GI disorders with patients, empowering them with the knowledge about their conditions, possible treatment options and expected outcomes.

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