title: In the Clinic. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease.
abstract: This issue provides a clinical overview of gastroesophageal reflux disease, focusing on diagnosis, treatment, and practice improvement. The content of In the Clinic is drawn from the clinical information and education resources of the American College of Physicians (ACP), including ACP Smart Medicine and MKSAP (Medical Knowledge and Self-Assessment Program). Annals of Internal Medicine editors develop In the Clinic from these primary sources in collaboration with the ACP's Medical Education and Publishing divisions and with the assistance of science writers and physician writers. Editorial consultants from ACP Smart Medicine and MKSAP provide expert review of the content. Readers who are interested in these primary resources for more detail can consult http://smartmedicine.acponline.org, http://mksap.acponline.org, and other resources referenced in each issue of In the Clinic.
authors.forename: Ian G
authors.initials: IG
authors.lastname: Harnik
mesh_terms: D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D016099:Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal; D005247:Feeding Behavior; D005762:Gastroenterology; D005764:Gastroesophageal Reflux / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D054328:Proton Pump Inhibitors / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012017:Referral and Consultation
chemical_list: D054328:Proton Pump Inhibitors