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We're hosting and sharing a range of education resources for GPs to support them to increase their knowledge of Inflammatory Bowel Disease, and particularly focusing on the importance of Early Diagnosis. See below for what is in store.
Resources for GPs
By raising awareness and increasing understanding of the presenting symptoms, community (primary care) healthcare professionals will be encouraged to refer people with suspected Crohn's or Colitis to a GP earlier and, as a result, support earlier diagnosis.
Now updated: RCGP Inflammatory Bowel Disease Toolkit
This IBD toolkit aims to be a 'one-stop-shop', a user-friendly guide to IBD for GPs and other primary care professionals. You will need to create a free login to access the toolkit if you are not a member of RCGP.
Hot Topics: Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Extra-intestinal Manifestations
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.
Hot Topics: Crohn's and Colitis
Hot Topics webinar based on the latest evidence and guidance in IBD.
Hot Topics Podcast
Dr Rachel Ainley, Head of Research and Evidence, talks to Dr Neal Tucker about IBD and the Early Diagnosis Campaign.
RCGP eLearning Podcastt: Faecal immunochemical testing
In this podcast Dr Thomas Round, a GP and EKU Clinical Lead, talks to Dr Kevin Barrett, a GP in Hertfordshire with a special interest in gastroenterology, about faecal immunochemical testing in patients with signs or symptoms of suspected colorectal cancer (CRC)
CPD Modules
Free CPD Modules available for IBD. You'll need to register on the website to access the modules.
NASGP Webinar: What do GPs need to know about IBD?
Dr Charlie Andrews joins the NASGP monthly education webinar to talk about all things IBD.
NASGP Podcast: Inflammatory bowel disease, what do GPs need to know?
Dr Charlie Andrews joins the NASGP podcast to talk about IBD
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