Learning Objectives:
• 1) Learners will be able to describe the prevalence, risk factors, and underlying mechanisms associated with Chronic Hepatitis C, Alcohol Associated Liver Disease, Metabolic dysfunction Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD), and Cirrhosis, facilitating a comprehensive understanding of these conditions
• 2) Learners will be able to utilize appropriate diagnostic methods, including laboratory tests, imaging studies, and biopsy, to accurately diagnose chronic liver diseases and distinguish between different types of liver diseases.
• 3) Learners will be able to outline and apply the latest evidence-based treatment protocols for managing chronic liver diseases, including pharmacological therapies, lifestyle modifications, and monitoring approaches tailored to individual patient needs.
• 4) Learners will develop the skills to recognize and manage common complications of chronic liver diseases, such as hepatic encephalopathy and portal hypertension and cACLD, as well as associated comorbid conditions like diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
• 5) Learners will appreciate the importance of a multidisciplinary care model, understanding the roles of various healthcare professionals (e.g., hepatologists, nutritionists, addiction specialists).
• 6) Learners will gain strategies for effective patient education regarding liver disease management, emphasizing the importance of adherence to treatment regimens, lifestyle modifications, and regular follow-up appointments to improve overall health outcomes.
Accreditation Statement:
The Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons (MAOPS) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. MAOPS designates this program for a maximum of 1 AOA Category 1-A CME credit(s) and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation.
The Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons (MAOPS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons (MAOPS) designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Planning Disclosure:
The Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons Education Planning Committee has no relevant financial relationships with any organization producing, marketing, reselling, or distributing healthcare goods or services consumed by, or used on, patients relative to the content of this presentation.
AOA Grievance Policy:
All grievances should be in writing and specify the nature of the grievance. Initially, all grievances should be directed to the MAOPS Executive Director, who will then forward said grievance to the Virtual CME Committee. All grievances will receive an initial written response within 30 days of receipt. If a participant does not receive a satisfactory response, they can submit a complaint in writing to the Council on Continuing Medical Education of the AOA at 142 East Ontario Street, Chicago, IL 60611.