ASGE Recognized Industry Associate (ARIA) Training Program for Regeneron | June 2022-Day in the Life of a Gastroenterologist

Day in the Life of a Gastroenterologist_Part 2

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This document discusses various topics related to the day-to-day life of a gastroenterologist. The topics include the role of biologic coordinators in GI practices, the coordination of care for eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) patients with other specialists, the impact of financial, personal, and clinical factors on EoE treatment decisions, the functioning of advanced practice providers (APPs) in GI practices, and decision making regarding endoscopy in patients with EoE.<br /><br />The document also presents a series of discussion questions for the ASGE Faculty. The first question asks how gastroenterologists collaborate with other specialists such as allergists, nutritionists, dieticians, and pathologists when treating patients with conditions like EoE, IBS, and IBD. The second question explores how patient personal issues and clinical factors influence treatment decisions for EoE. The third question inquires about the role of biologic coordinators in GI practices. The fourth question addresses the interaction between gastroenterologists and infusion centers, as well as any obstacles patients may face in receiving infusion therapies. Lastly, the fifth question seeks to understand the role of advanced practice providers in GI practices.<br /><br />Overall, this document provides an overview of the different aspects of a gastroenterologist's work, from collaborating with other specialists to making treatment decisions and working with advanced practice providers.

Keywords

gastroenterologist

biologic coordinators

eosinophilic esophagitis

advanced practice providers

endoscopy

collaboration

treatment decisions

IBS

IBD

infusion therapies