#58 – We’re Gonorrhea-valuate: Updates and Implementation of STI Treatment Guidelines

Drs. Brian Werth (@bdubrx), Zack Nelson (@zacroBID) and Amy Brotherton (@AmyBrother10) join Dr. Jillian Hayes (@thejillianhayes) to discuss updates in the management of sexually transmitted infections. Listen in for guidance on how doses are selected, practical implementation of guideline changes, and how to discuss these changes with patients.
 
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Brian Werth, PharmD

Dr. Brian Werth is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pharmacy at the University of Washington School of Pharmacy. He received his Doctorate of Pharmacy at the University of Mexico School of Pharmacy.

Zack Nelson, PharmD, MPH, BCIDP

Dr. Zack Nelson is a clinical pharmacist Board Certified in Infectious Diseases. He is currently the West Region Lead for the Infectious Diseases and Antimicrobial Stewardship Program at HealthPartners. He is a recipient of the Outstanding Pharmacist Award from the Minnesota Society of Health-System Pharmacists. 

Amy Brotherton, PharmD, BCIDP, AAHIVP

Dr. Amy Brotherton is an infectious diseases clinical pharmacist at The Miriam Hospital, the ambulatory infectious diseases clinical pharmacy coordinator at Brown University Health, and an assistant professor of medicine for the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. 

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