Presenting Faculty
Joe Shega, MD
Session Overview
This session focuses on the assessment and management of gastrointestinal and related symptoms in serious and complex illness, emphasizing clinical decision‑making that supports comfort, function, and quality of life for patients and families.
What Learners Will Gain
Learners will self‑report the ability to apply, analyze, and evaluate gastrointestinal symptoms when making appropriate diagnostic and clinical decisio
Gastrointestinal and Related Symptoms Addressed
• Oral conditions
• Dysphagia
• Diarrhea
• Constipation
• Bowel obstruction
• Nutrition‑related concerns
• Weakness and fatigue
• Hiccups
• Edema
• Ascites
• Pruritus
Clinical Focus Areas
• Symptom assessment and differential diagnosis in advanced illness
• Clinical decision‑making to reduce symptom burden
• Addressing the impact of GI symptoms on patients and caregivers