Module Summary
GPwSI in gastroenterology Dr Robert B Palmer answers key questions on primary care assessment and management of patients with abnormal liver function test results (LFTs)
Learning Objectives
- Understand how to investigate and manage isolated raised bilirubin
- How to investigate raised alanine transaminase (ALT) and what to include in a liver screen
- What to do if a liver screen is inconclusive in persistent raised ALT
- How to diagnose and manage non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and alcoholic liver disease (ALD)
- Appropriate investigation and management of raised alkaline phosphatase (ALP), both isolated and in combination with raised ALT
- How to approach abnormal LFTs due to statins and other medications
Author: Dr Robert B Palmer is a GPwSI Gastroenterology at Homerton Healthcare Trust, London
Date module published: 31.05.2022
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Reviews
Very informative
nice
Useful module.
interesting review, some guidance seems divergent from others eg repeating tests, content of aetiology screen
helpful course
A very good learning module