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Managing PPI resistant GORD
Format
Knowledge
Time to Complete
0.5 hours
Published
August 10, 2015
Updated
August 10, 2015
Programme Description
This case study by Dr Neel Sharma and colleagues looks at the management of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease that is resistant to proton pump inhibitors. Key learning points for healthcare professionals include lifestyle advice, when upper GI endoscopy should be undertaken, changing medications and surgical interventions.
Educational Objectives
After reading this article the healthcare professional should be better able to:
Give lifestyle advice on the management of GORD
Consider alternative management strategies to PPIs
Discuss the surgical interventions in the management of GORD resistant to PPIs
Faculty
Activity authors
Dr Neel Sharma
Visiting clinical research fellow
Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
National University Hospital
Singapore
Professor Lawrence Ho Khek Yu
Senior consultant
Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, vice dean (research)
Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine
National University of Singapore
Dr Jamie Dalrymple
Chairman
Primary Care Society for Gastroenterology
Test author
Dr Ravi Ramanathan
GP
London
United Kingdom
Dr Neel Sharma
Visiting clinical research fellow
Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
National University Hospital
Singapore
Professor Lawrence Ho Khek Yu
Senior consultant
Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, vice dean (research)
Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine
National University of Singapore
Dr Jamie Dalrymple
Chairman
Primary Care Society for Gastroenterology
Test author
Dr Ravi Ramanathan
GP
London
United Kingdom
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Please proceed with the activity until you have successfully answered all the test questions and completed your evaluation. You will then receive your MIMS Learning CPD certificate, which will be added to your CPD organiser for access at any time. This activity is offered at no cost.
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