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Public Health, Gastroenterology
“Ointments, Suppositories, Tablets or Surgery” – Reviewing the Evidence for New and Established Treatments for Hemorrhoids – Ordre des pharmaciens du Québec (OPQ)
DURATION
PROFESSION
# OF CREDITS
1
ACCREDITATION
EXPIRY DATE
2015-07-23
Learning objectives
- Review the pathophysiology of hemorrhoids
- Assess a patient for common hemorrhoid symptoms and risk factors
- Review a patient for potential “red-flag” symptoms that would warrant referral to a physician for assessment
- Discuss different pharmacological options for the management of hemorrhoids