Topic: Prognostication Case Studies: part 4 (End Stage Liver Disease)
Speaker: Dr. Daniel Smith
Objective(s):
To increase provider knowledge and understanding of how to prognosticate in the setting of end stage liver disease. To review prognostic tools, like the MELD-Na to determine a patient's life expectancy with liver disease. To discuss the typical trajectory of patients with end stage liver disease. And to highlight interventions and medical therapeutics that assist with either life prolongation or treatment of symptoms for ESLD patients. To increase provider confidence and ability to accurately prognosticate. For the purposes of improving goals of care discussion with patients and families. And, to increase timely referral to hospice services.
- 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™The University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
The University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. - 1.00 Attendance