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

CAN-eng

$0

gratuit

Mainpro+

15 min

Pain, Gastroenterology

0.25 Credits

Description du cours

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.

Détails du cours

Date d'expiration : 2023-04-18

Métiers: Médecin

Faculté

Keith McIntosh, MD, FRCPC

Vivien Brown, MDCM, CCFP, FCFP, NCMP

Chandi Chandrasena, MD, CCFP, FCFP

Deanna Telner, MD, Med, CCFP, FCFP

Accréditation

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

Objectif(s) d'apprentissage

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

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