| Goal Statement |
| To provide important clinical data on the management of hepatic encephalopathy. |
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| Target Audience |
| This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of gastroenterologists, hepatologists, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners involved in the care of patients with chronic liver disease. |
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| Statement of Need/Program
Overview |
| The goal of this program is to improve healthcare providers competency in understanding the long-term effects and potential liver related complications of chronic liver diseases. The program will also provide education on management options and outcomes of treatment. |
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| Educational Objectives |
Upon completion of this
activity, participants should be
better able to:
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Assess the benefits of primary prophylactic therapy for cirrhotic
patients with covert hepatic encephalopathy and of secondary prophylactic
therapy for patients who have recovered from an overt hepatic
encephalopathy episode |
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Evaluate data that suggest cognitive impairment following an episode of
overt hepatic encephalopathy may not be completely reversible and that
impairment from recurrent episodes of hepatic encephalopathy may be
cumulative |
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| Physician Accreditation
Statement |
| This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint sponsorship of Purdue University School of Pharmacy and the Chronic Liver Disease Foundation (CLDF). Purdue University School of Pharmacy, an equal access/equal opportunity institution, is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. |
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| Credit Designation |
| Purdue University College of
Pharmacy designates this
educational activity for a
maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category
1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should
only claim credit commensurate
with the extent of their
participation in the activity. |
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| Faculty Disclosure Statement |
| All faculty and staff
involved in the planning or
presentation of continuing
education activities
sponsored/provided by Purdue
University College of Pharmacy
are required to disclose to the
audience any real or apparent
commercial financial
affiliations related to the
content of the presentation or
enduring material. Full
disclosure of all commercial
relationships must be made in
writing to the audience prior to
the activity. |
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| Americans with Disabilities Act |
| The event staff will be glad to assist you with any special needs (i.e. physical, dietary, etc.).Please contact us prior to the event at 888-582-4532. |
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