You Are Invited to a CME/CPE/CE Teleconference
Introduction
Despite the variety of treatment options available, there is still much debate about the diagnosis and treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). A recent survey indicated that physicians are somewhat unclear about the use of appropriate acid suppression medications; this may inevitably lead to inappropriate dosage regimens. Additional patient-based surveys found that these patients continue to experience symptoms of GERD despite being under physician-managed care. This lack of symptom control can result in a variety of troublesome issues that adversely impact patient health-related quality of life and patient compliance with medication regimens. Furthermore, there is poor agreement between patients and physicians regarding the assessment of GERD severity.This evidence-based, interactive teleconference will inform health care providers about important communication tools and management strategies for dealing with GERD-specific issues that could be problematic in the clinic. Through practical, everyday cases, expert thought leaders will discuss approaches to dealing with symptoms and risk factors, and answer case-specific patient questions on the overall treatment and management of GERD.