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Episode 4: The Lower GI Pathway
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The lower GI pathway
Welcome to Crohn's & Colitis UK - The Healthcare Professional Podcast. In this episode our host, Geraldine Cooper, interviews Debra Atwood, who lives with Ulcerative Colitis, Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Pearl Avery and GP, Dr Kevin Barrett. 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
- Content reviewed: December 2025
Learning outcomes:
- Recognise the common symptoms associated with lower gastrointestinal (GI) conditions
- Understand the challenges faced by patients seeking diagnosis for lower‑GI symptoms
- Understand the impact of delayed diagnosis and misdiagnosis
- Use appropriate tests and investigations for suspected lower‑GI disease
- Support patients to self‑advocate and navigate the healthcare system
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