Author : Douglas Drossman, MD,Johannah Ruddy, MEd
Publisher : Drossman Care
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2020-12-21
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9780578759685
Gut Feelings- Disorders of Gut Brain Interactions and the Patient-Doctor Relationship by Douglas Drossman, MD,Johannah Ruddy, MEd Pdf
This book is written for patients and their doctors by an internationally acclaimed gastroenterologist and patient advocate. It contains up-to-date knowledge on the science, diagnosis, and treatment of all the Disorders of Gut-Brain Interaction (formerly called Functional GI Disorders) and offers techniques to maximize the patient-doctor relationship. For the patient, it will help you to: • Understand and manage your GI symptoms and improve the care you receive • Talk with your doctors—learn what to say, what to ask, and what to do when the visit is not going well • Find the best clinical programs for treating DGBI • Understand why you have symptoms when all tests are negative For the doctor, it will help you to: • Learn the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of all Disorders of Gut-Brain Interaction (DGBI) • Elicit accurate information from the medical interview to make a precise diagnosis • Acquire communication skills to better connect with your patients