This module is an introduction to liver disease. It will support you to develop essential knowledge, skills, and confidence in supporting people with liver disease.

This has primarily been designed for pharmacists working across all sectors with limited knowledge of liver disease.

Estimated completion time: 60 minutes

Learning from this module complements content covered in the following module:

• Consultation skills
• Clinical assessment skills
• Prescribing practice: professional considerations
• Weight management

Learning objectives

After completing this module, you should be able to:

1. Interpret liver blood tests and discuss non-invasive markers including liver ultrasound and FibroScan.
2. Recognise the signs and symptoms of liver disease.
3. Undertake medication reviews in patients with liver disease.
4. Recognise when and where to refer patients with signs and symptoms of liver disease.
5. Offer appropriate lifestyle advice and signposting.