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Episode 3: Community Pharmacists and the Earlier Diagnosis of IBD
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Community pharmacists and the earlier diagnosis of IBD
Welcome to Crohn's & Colitis UK - The Healthcare Professional Podcast. In this episode our host, Geraldine Cooper, interviews pharmacist, Sarah Cripps, GP, Dr Kevin Barrett, and Billie Anderson, who lives with IBD. 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: 30 minutes
- Target audience: primary healthcare professionals, secondary healthcare professionals
- Content reviewed: May 2025
Learning outcomes:
- Recognise key signs and symptoms that may indicate undiagnosed IBD
- Understand the unique role of community pharmacy teams in early IBD identification
- Appreciate how delayed presentation affects patient outcomes
- Support patients with IBD through ongoing education, medication guidance, and reassurance
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