Episode 2: Celebrating 30 years of IBD Nursing
Celebrating 30 years of IBD nursing
Welcome to Crohn's & Colitis UK - The Healthcare Professional Podcast. In this episode our host, Geraldine Cooper, interviews IBD Nurse Pearl Avery, Nurse Consultant in Gastroenterology Isobel Mason, and Britain's first IBD Nurse Sheila Phillips. Plus, we hear from Emily Lockwood who has Ulcerative Colitis. This audio series is dedicated to educating healthcare professionals via Crohn's and Colitis UK's key resources and information to help your clinical judgement.
- Length: 35 minutes
- Target audience: secondary healthcare professionals
- Content reviewed: February 2025
Learning outcomes:
- Describe the origins of IBD nursing in the UK
- Explain the current role and scope of specialist IBD nurses
- Recognise career pathways and development opportunities in IBD nursing
- Understand the value of holistic care in IBD management
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