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June 2021 Book of the Month
Gut Feelings: Disorders of Gut-Brain Interaction and the Patient-Doctor Relationship: A Guide for Patients and Doctors
Description: 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
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