Description:
This course will review best practices in prescribing anti-obesity medications (AOMs) both from the perspective of a metabolic and bariatric surgeon in addition to the perspective of a nurse practitioner who clinically manages patients’ obesity both pre- and post-surgically. An overview of the future of AOMs and their clinical durability will be reviewed along with presentations of various patient case studies which will include audience participation via a polling feature to facilitate discussion between the audience and the faculty.
Learning Objectives:
- List the AOMs currently available for the management of obesity in addition to those AOMs currently under development.
- Outline the various treatment plans for patients both pre-and post-metabolic and bariatric surgery following a multidisciplinary team approach.
- Describe the potential challenges encountered with prescribing AOMs in treating patients with obesity.
| 3:45pm |
Prescribing AOMs from a Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeon’s Perspective Laura Doyon, MD |
| 4:00pm |
A Multidisciplinary Approach to Pre- and Post-Surgical Obesity Management: The
Perspective of an Advanced Practice Nurse Victoria Butur, MSN APRN FNP-C CBN |
| 4:15pm |
The AOMs of Today and the Future: What’s Up Next? Angela Fitch, MD |
| 4:30pm |
Interactive Patient Case Studies Mrs. Teresa Fraker, BSN CBN MS RN |
| 5:15pm | Adjourn |