In this episode, Dr Gideon Hirschfield meets with patient advocate Jess Schnur to discuss challenges related to the diagnosis and management of primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) to provide actionable strategies for healthcare professionals to incorporate into patient care, including:
- Disease concerns and frequently asked questions from a patient perspective
- Managing symptoms
- Treatment options and supportive care
- Importance of awareness and education
Presenters:
Gideon Hirschfield, MA, MB BChir, FRCP, PhD
Lily and Terry Horner Chair in Autoimmune Liver Disease Research
Professor, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
University of Toronto
Director, The Autoimmune and Rare Liver Disease Programme
Director, Francis Family Liver Clinic
Toronto General Hospital, University Health Network
Ontario, Canada
Jess N. Schnur, BSN-RN
National PBC Patient Advocate
American Liver Foundation
Donation Support Services Coordinator
Lifeline of Ohio
Columbus, Ohio
To learn more, see the program
Hear Me: Patient Perspectives on PBC
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