Abdominal pain, cramping and discomfort: the role of antispasmodics in functional gastrointestinal disorders​

CAN-eng

$0

free

Mainpro+

15 min

Pain, Gastroenterology

0.25 Credits

Course Description

This program seeks to increase Primary Care Clinicians’ knowledge and confidence in prescribing/recommending antispasmodics. The goal is to provide education to Primary Care Clinicians on the clinical approach and management of functional gastrointestinal disorders, including the role of antispasmodics as part of a practical approach to the management of abdominal pain, cramping and discomfort in functional gastrointestinal disorders. This program is designed to provide you with practical information that can be immediately implemented in your practice.


This program has received an unrestricted educational grant or in-kind support from Sanofi Consumer Health.

Course Details

Expiry Date: 2023-04-18

Professions: Physician

Faculty

Keith McIntosh, MD, FRCPC

Vivien Brown, MDCM, CCFP, FCFP, NCMP

Chandi Chandrasena, MD, CCFP, FCFP

Deanna Telner, MD, Med, CCFP, FCFP

Accreditation

This self-learning program has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada for up to 0.25 Mainpro+ credit.

Learning Objective(s)

Upon completion of this continuing education program participants will be better able to:

  • Describe the clinical approach to patients with functional gastrointestinal disorders
  • Identify symptoms that may be treated with antispasmodics alongside lifestyle, psychological therapy and/or diet modification
  • Describe the role of antispasmodics in the management of functional gastrointestinal disorders