This easy to read, easy to use resource has been designed with the busy health care provider in mind. Patients with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis - collectively known as Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) - present special challenges for practitioners, whether in the office, in the clinic, or on the telephone.
IBD patients typically require lifetime care, and grapple with a wide range of changing intestinal symptoms and extraintestinal concerns that can be confusing for the nonspecialist who may not know what to ask or what to do next. This resource is designed to help anyone who cares for these patients, identify the problems and make decisions about treatment.
Key Features- Each section is devoted to a particular symptom and follows the same format for rapid access - conditions to consdier, questions to ask, and tests to order.
- Contains a comprehensive table of IBD medications with indications, dosages, regimens, and side effects
- Valuable information on
- Complementary and alternative therapies
- Dealing with special populations - post-operative considerations, IBD in children, pregnant, or elderly patients
- Long-term concerns - non-adherence, nutritional issues osteoporosis, colorectal cancer
Plus, with Skyscape's powerful cross-linking you can quickly and easily access any related disease and diagnostic topics across your entire mobile reference library. |
