Diagnosis and initial management of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) in primary care
Diagnosis and Initial Management of Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux Disease (GORD) in Primary Care provides healthcare professionals with an overview of recognising, assessing, and managing GORD within primary care settings. The course explores the common symptoms and differential diagnoses associated with reflux disease, alongside evidence-based non-medicinal and medicinal treatment approaches. Learners will also gain an understanding of when referral for further investigation or specialist management is appropriate to support safe and effective patient care.
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Learning Outcomes
What you'll learn
- Recognise the common signs and symptoms associated with GORD
- Identify differential diagnoses that may present with similar gastrointestinal symptoms
- Understand non-pharmacological approaches used in the management of GORD
- Describe medicinal treatment options commonly used in primary care
- Recognise when referral or further investigation is required
- Support patients with appropriate advice on symptom management and lifestyle modification
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Learning Outcomes
What you'll learn
- Recognise the common signs and symptoms associated with GORD
- Identify differential diagnoses that may present with similar gastrointestinal symptoms
- Understand non-pharmacological approaches used in the management of GORD
- Describe medicinal treatment options commonly used in primary care
- Recognise when referral or further investigation is required
- Support patients with appropriate advice on symptom management and lifestyle modification
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Training Overview
- Recognising and Assessing GORD
- Conditions That Mimic GORD Symptoms
- Lifestyle and Non-Drug Management Approaches
- Pharmacological Treatment Strategies
- Referral Pathways and Further Investigation
- Summary
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Frequently asked questions
The course covers GORD diagnosis, differential diagnoses, lifestyle management, medicinal treatment options, referral pathways, and recognising alarm symptoms in primary care.
Yes, learners will receive a certificate upon successful completion of the course.
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Yes, this course is suitable for GPs, nurses, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals involved in assessing and managing reflux symptoms in primary care.
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