Patient Perspectives in IBD: The Role of Advanced Practice Providers in the Management of CD and UC

Program Overview

In this activity, 2 patients chronicle their experiences with Crohn’s disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC), detailing their diagnostic and treatment journeys and the impact inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) has on their life. Meanwhile, Emily B. Williams, APRN, FNP-C discusses best practices for advanced practice providers (APPs) in assessing IBD severity, risk stratification, and treatment personalization. She details the role APPs fill in educating and empowering patients to become active participants in their care journey.

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Target Audience

Gastroenterology clinicians

Educational Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to:

  • Use current guidance to assess disease severity and risk stratify patients
  • Apply the latest research in IBD to personalize disease management as an APP

Activity Faculty

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Emily B. Williams, APRN, FNP-C

IBD Nurse Practitioner
Northwestern Medicine
Digestive Health Center
Chicago, IL

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Loren, Ulcerative Colitis (UC) Patient Panelist

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Sydney, Crohn’s Disease (CD) Patient Panelist

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