CCO Infectious Disease Podcast

PBC Perspectives: A Patient and HCP in Conversation

Episode Summary

In this podcast, Sonal Kumar, MD, MPH, meets with patient advocate Maria Morais to discuss actionable steps that healthcare professionals can incorporate into the care of people with primary biliary cholangitis (PBC).

Episode Notes

In this podcast, Sonal Kumar, MD, MPH, meets with patient advocate Maria Morais to discuss actionable steps that healthcare providers can incorporate into the care of people with primary biliary cholangitis (PBC). Listen as they discuss:

• The chronic nature of PBC
• Going beyond biochemical markers to assess and address symptoms such as fatigue and pruritus
• The importance of referral to patient support groups

Presenters:

Sonal Kumar, MD, MPH
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Director, General Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Weill Cornell Medical College
New York, New York

Maria G. Morais, RN
VP Patient Advocacy
Canadian PBC Society
Toronto, Canada

To learn more, see the program
Hear Me: Patient Perspectives on PBC