Gastroenterology Masterclass
Introduction
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The aim of this Masterclass is to present eight cases that outline some of the dilemmas you may face in dealing with gastroenterology patients in your practice.
For each case, think of the most likely diagnosis and jot down your answers the questions.
Once you've done that, follow the link to see how your answers compare to the expert's. You'll find plenty of links to useful websites to allow you to investigate further.
There's lots to think about here, probably too much to take in in one session, so try not to cover too much at once.
This Masterclass was produced by James Blackstock, an experienced GP who is also an endoscopist and has has a special interest in gastroenterology.
Five patients, five different problems
Bill - 42, doesn't look after himself, indigestion...
Pete - 16 years old, flu-like symptoms, tattooed and yellow...
Malcolm - a 64 year old solicitor, ex-hippy, just been to BUPA...
George - 78, but now having difficulty managing 18 holes...
And three patients with diarrhoea
Seema - 44, bloody poo, and worried that she has cancer...
Karen - aged 32, keeps having to go to the toilet...
Michelle - 23, also needs to stay near a toilet...
First page: Bill
Study guide by: James Blackstock.
Last updated: 01 October 2006