Optimizing Outcomes in Patients With Irritable Bowel Syndrome

CAN-eng

$0

free

Mainpro+

30 min

Gastroenterology

0.5 Credits

This course is expired! Browse All Courses
LEARN MORE

Course Description

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common gastrointestinal (GI) disorder characterized by recurrent abdominal pain, altered bowel habits (such as constipation, diarrhea, or both), and bloating. The goal of IBS management is to improve symptoms related to IBS, prevent complications associated with less useful testing and treatment, and improve the patient’s quality of life.

This program will provide participants with key information about recommended therapies for patients with IBS.

Course Details

Expiry Date: 2025-10-02

Professions: Physician

Faculty

  • Flavio Habal, PhD, MD, FRCPC
  • Jessica Chan, MD, MPH, PhD, FRCPC
  • Christine Palmay, MD, CCFP, FCFP
  • Sofia Nastis, BMSc, MD, CCFP
  • Carlene Oleksyn, RPh, APA, CDE, BSP, CTH
  • Betty Golightly, RPh

Accreditation

This activity meets the certification criteria of the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Quebec College of Family Physicians, a continuing professional development accrediting organization recognized by the Collège des médecins du Québec and has been approved for up to 0.5 Mainpro+® Certified Activity credit(s).

CERT+ Session ID : 203403-001

Learning Objective(s)

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

  • Describe the burden of IBS on patients and the healthcare system
  • Identify which tests are critical for IBS diagnosis and monitoring, and which tests are less useful
  • Identify appropriate pharmacological and nonpharmacological treatments for IBS and its subtypes
  • Recognize red flag signs and symptoms that indicate a diagnosis other than IBS
This course is expired! Browse All Courses