GORD: Pathophysiology, Differential Diagnosis and Treatment
This CPD module equips pharmacists with the knowledge to differentiate GORD from conditions with overlapping symptoms such as gallstones, H. pylori infection, and myocardial infarction. It covers the pathophysiology, key clinical features, red flags, and management strategies, enabling pharmacists to provide effective patient counselling, safe triage, and evidence-based recommendations.
- Date created: October 2025
- Date reviewed: October 2026
Course content
GORD: pathophysiology, differential diagnosis and treatments options
Explore pathophysiology, common symptoms, risk factors, and complications of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease, and understand how lifestyle and physiological factors contribute to its development.
GORD vs Mimics
Learn to differentiate GORD from conditions with overlapping symptoms, including gallstones, H. pylori infection, and myocardial infarction, using clinical features, red flags, and diagnostic indicators.
Pharmacy Practice, Assessment, evidence-based advice
Develop practical skills in patient assessment, medication history-taking, and evidence-based counselling, and learn to provide safe lifestyle and pharmacological guidance while identifying when referral is required.
Assessment
Test your knowledge and understanding of GORD
Evaluation
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