NUTRITION IN LIVER DISEASE
A HOLISTIC APPROACH
Designed to improve the knowledge of nutrition in liver disease for Dietitians.
Exploring the practical management of nutrition in the liver disease patient within the MDT.
TOPICS COVERED
> Liver Cirrhosis
> Compensated & Decompensated Liver Disease
> Anthropometry
> Empowering patients to make changes
> Overcoming barriers
> Practical case studies
NEXT COURSE DATES
Delivered by
Session 1
Monday 3rd March, 2025
9:30am - 4:30pm
Session 2
Monday 10th March, 2025
9:30am - 4:00pm
Meet the
Trainer
Judith Beattie
Specialist Hepatology
& Transplant Lead Dietitian, Belfast
Judith Beattie is a Specialist Dietitian and Team Lead currently practicing in Belfast with 20 years of acute clinical experience ranging from ICU and burns to thoracic surgery and diabetes. Over the last 16 years, she has honed her specialisation in Hepatology & Transplant dietetics, and is a valued member of a large MDT comprised of consultants, nurses, transplant coordinators, physios and pharmacists, who work closely to develop and modernise the management of patients with liver disease.
Together with physiotherapists, she has developed a joint ‘pre-hab’ transplant clinic to optimise patient condition pre-surgery, which has contributed to excellent patient outcomes.
Judith’s work also involves significant teaching responsibilities for students, dietitians, nursing and medical staff. She is also an Honorary Lecturer for Queens University, Belfast teaching Medicine students and 'Food and Nutrition' students. Both of these roles allowing her to promote her passion for the role of nutrition and targeted dietetic input in liver disease.
HOW TO RESERVE YOUR PLACE
£300 per participant
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PARTICIPANT TESTIMONIALS
"Thanks a million Judith, one of the best courses I've been on and feel a lot more confident if I were to see a liver patient now."
"The educator Judith was very knowledgeable and passionate. She also provided very practical and sensible suggestions"
"Extremely motivating presentation - felt very encouraged at the significant impact nutrition can have in this patient group - feeling more inspired."
"Very thorough & detailed course. Easy to understand, clear & Coherent. Very informative."