Webinars for Healthcare Professionals

Identifying the cause of bowel symptoms can be challenging even for seasoned clinicians. In this NB Clinic, we explore a new Lower GI Diagnostic Pathway for general practice, produced by primary and secondary healthcare professionals in conjunction with organisations including the British Society of Gastroenterology, Crohn’s & Colitis UK, Coeliac UK and more, which makes these clinical dilemmas easier to manage.

Inflammatory bowel disease affects 1 in 300 but GI symptoms are only part of the condition. Extra-intestinal manifestations occur in up to half of people with IBD. They are many and varied - in some cases, it may be the first sign of IBD, others may occur in people years after diagnosis even when their GI symptoms are well controlled. What do we need to look out for in general practice and how can we help our patients if they occur?

In this clinic, Dr Neal Tucker discussed some of the common clinical conundrums in IBD we see in general practice. Which is the best test to identify IBD? Can CRP be normal with active disease? Is it ok to start flare treatment in the community?

Rachel Ainley, the head of research at Crohn’s and Colitis UK, joins lead nurse Pearl Avery for another free NASGP webinar.