Cirrhosis – Diagnosis and Management

Overview

This module will take approximately 30 minutes to complete and includes the following elements. 

• Background
  •   Definition, prevalence and prognosis
• Management
  •   Information about symptoms, complications and referral criteria
• Optional quiz to assess your learning from the course
• An audit suggestion
• A list of useful links and resources for further reading

Goals

During this course you will learn:

• Identify people at risk of cirrhosis.
• Test for cirrhosis in at-risk individuals.
• Refer people with cirrhosis to other healthcare professionals for further investigation and management.
• Offer appropriate self-care advice.
• Monitor for signs of complications.
• Appropriately manage complications.

Audit Suggestions

Topics covered