Overall Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this program, learners will be able to:

1. Discuss and describe the different immunological drivers influenced by the presence or absence of TNF-? in the adaptive system, and their clinical manifestations.
2. Outline strategies to achieve optimal patient outcomes by utilizing a joint approach to management of inflammatory diseases between gastroenterologists, rheumatologists, and dermatologists.

 

SESSION 1 - Dermatology Session

Presenter: Dr. Charles Lynde

Guest Faculty: Dr. Brian Bressler, Dr. Janet Pope

Session Objectives:

1. Critically appraise the use of tumour necrosis factor inhibitors (TNFi) in patients with psoriatic arthritis (PsA)
2. Proactively develop a management strategy for patients with psoriasis (PsO), especially skin changes
3. Discuss and develop a collaborative referral approach for Dermatology cases that may require interventions from other specialists

 

SESSION 2 - Gastroenterology Session

Presenter: Dr. Brian Bressler

Guest Faculty: Dr. Charles Lynde, Dr. Janet Pope

Session Objectives:

1. Describe the differential diagnoses for pyoderma grangrenosum and develop a tailored clinical management approach
2. Compare and assess causes of functional versus inflammatory diarrheal conditions associated with psoriatic disease
3. Discuss and develop a collaborative referral approach for gastroenterology cases that may require other specialist interventions

 

SESSION 3 - Rheumatology Session

Presenter: Dr. Janet Pope

Guest Faculty: Dr. Charles Lynde, Dr. Brian Bressler

Session Objectives:

1. Accurately assess a patient’s psoriasis (PsO), including systemic PsO disease progression in rheumatic disease patients
2. Appropriately manage a patient with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), recognizing when to alter treatment
3. Discuss a collaborative referral approach for

Rheumatology cases with other specialists

Accreditation for each session:

This event is an Accredited Group Learning Activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and approved by Continuing Professional Development, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University. You may claim a maximum of 1.0 hour (credits are automatically calculated).

MOC Accreditation Expires Dec. 6, 2023

This program received an unrestricted educational grant from: Organon

This program was developed by the Canadian Collaborative Research Network, a not-for-profit physician organization.  A PDF copy of the slides from this program is available for CCRN members from the CCRN website at www.ccrnmd.com/resources

• Presenter and Committee Disclosures