The Liver Meeting 2020-Hepatology Associates Course - Part 2 Bridging the Gap: All Hands-on Deck

Hepatology Associates Course - Part 2 Bridging the Gap: All Hands-on Deck

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In the video transcript, various healthcare professionals specializing in hepatology discuss different aspects related to liver disease management. Lindsay Yoder, a physician assistant, presents her analysis on reducing hospital readmissions for liver disease patients through a transitional liver clinic. Andrea Gossard, a nurse practitioner, talks about updates on cholestatic diseases like primary sclerosing cholangitis and primary biliary cholangitis. Adrienne Anderson, a nurse manager, discusses getting care to patients and improving healthcare outcomes, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Vicki Shaw, a physician assistant, provides insights on obesity management in NASH, focusing on assessment, nutrition, exercise, behavioral modifications, weight loss medications, and bariatric surgery. She emphasizes the importance of long-term follow-up and a multi-disciplinary approach to patient care. Each speaker highlights the significance of personalized care plans, lifestyle modifications, and the use of evidence-based practices to improve outcomes in patients with liver diseases and obesity-related conditions.

Keywords

hepatology

liver disease management

hospital readmissions

transitional liver clinic

cholestatic diseases

primary sclerosing cholangitis

primary biliary cholangitis

COVID-19 pandemic

obesity management

NASH

personalized care plans