Irritable bowel syndrome
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NICE quality standard articlePositive diagnosis is a vital first step in the management of IBS
Dr Richard Stevens discusses how the NICE quality standard for irritable bowel syndrome aims to improve diagnosis, provision of dietary advice, and patient reviews
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Top tips
Top tips: irritable bowel syndrome
Dr Mike Cohen shares some key points for diagnosing and managing irritable bowel syndrome in adults in primary care
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Hot topic
Patients with IBS need accurate assessment and ongoing support
Dr Anton Emmanuel shows how grouping people with irritable bowel syndrome into diagnostic sub-types can help determine a suitable care plan or the need for referral
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Personal view
New guideline will help GPs to diagnose IBS
Implementation of NICE guidance will aid recognition of irritable bowel syndrome and improve care, says Dr Richard Stevens
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Implementing guidelines
New IBS guideline highlights importance of self-help by patients
Psychological interventions, antidepressants, and positive diagnosis represent a novel approach to management and care of irritable bowel syndrome, says Dr James Dalrymple
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Implementing guidelines
Helping GPs to improve the management of IBS
Dr Mark Cottrill evaluates PCSG guidance on diagnosing and treating patients with irritable bowel syndrome
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Hot topic
IBS guidelines support decision making in general practice
New IBS guidelines from the PCSG due out this month aim to enhance patient care by promoting an effective doctor-patient relationship, explains Professor Greg Rubin
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Implementing guidelines
BSG guidelines should improve management of patients with IBS
Dr Ajeya Shetty (left) and Dr Alastair Forbes explain how new guidance from the BSG should speed up the diagnosis of IBS and reduce unnecessary procedures
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Implementing guidelines
Comprehensive guidelines on IBS highlight GP's role
Dr Mark Cottrill welcomes the new BSG guidelines on IBS which recommend primary care management
