Liver POCUS: Implementation in Clinical Practice (OnDemand)-Liver POCUS: Implementation in Clinical Practice

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The webinar "Liver POCUS Implementation in Clinical Practice" includes insights into the clinical uses of liver point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS), training steps, and guidance on billing and documentation. The session features Dr. Amir Gogol and Dr. Yuko Konno alongside Jose Reves. They discuss the role of POCUS as an extension of the clinical exam and its ability to increase efficiency and patient satisfaction. Key highlights include the necessity for comprehensive training, which involves theoretical knowledge, practical hands-on experiences, and competency assessments. They emphasize the importance of integrating POCUS into medical curricula, sharing their implementation experiences at Stanford. Dr. Konno outlines the utility of different ultrasound machines and transducers, recommending options based on budget and usability. Dr. Gogol details the process of training, including didactic courses, hands-on training, remote preceptorships, and crucial elements for billing and documentation. The presenters’ collective aim is to encourage the adoption of liver POCUS in hepatology to enhance diagnostic capabilities and patient care. They address potential concerns and the collaborative efforts needed to achieve effective implementation, with upcoming POCUS courses at ASLD and DDW meetings to support training.

Keywords

Liver POCUS

Clinical Practice

Training Steps

Billing and Documentation

Ultrasound Machines

Medical Curricula

Diagnostic Capabilities

Patient Care