Gut Feelings--Disorders of Gut-Brain Interaction and the Patient-Doctor Relationship: A Guide for Patients and Doctors Paperback – 14 December 2020
by Douglas A. Drossman (Author), Johannah Ruddy (Author)
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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
Note: The Kindle ebook contains color figures; the paperback is black-and-white.
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Douglas Drossman
Dr. Drossman is trained in gastroenterology and psychiatry and was the founder and co- director of the Center for Functional GI and Motility Disorders at the University of North Carolina. He is an internationally recognized scientist, clinician, and educator in DGBI and communication skills training. He has written over 500 peer- reviewed scientific articles, published 15 books, and was awarded numerous federal research grants. He is the founder, former president, and current CEO of the Rome Foundation. As president of DrossmanCare, he produces educational videos and develops workshops and training programs in communication skills. His internationally recognized gastroenterology practice receives patients with difficult to diagnose and manage DGBI.
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Johannah Ruddy
Ms. Ruddy is an accomplished academic author, researcher and educator dedicated to bringing the patient voice to topics relating to GI illness, chronic pain and gender related health care disparities. As a highly-recognized and respected patient advocate with a background in education and management of non-profit health organizations, she brings a unique and important perspective to the field. She serves as COO and Executive Director of the Rome Foundation and is Secretary/Treasurer for the Board of Directors of DrossmanCare. In addition, she is the co-founder and director of Tuesday Night IBS, an online platform and community of providers and patients that aims to increase the understanding and experience of both providers and patients. Finally, Ms. Ruddy is a Doctorate Candidate, specializing in the research of the impact of stigma on health outcomes and health care utilization in the School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences at Campbell University in North Carolina.
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Paul H
5.0 out of 5 stars understand different gut disorders
Reviewed in Australia 🇦🇺 on 22 March 2021
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Used it to get a better understanding of gut issues and better communicate with doctors about my symtoms.
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Hana huh
5.0 out of 5 stars very informative
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on 10 December 2022
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This book was easy to read, very informative, and includes links to videos for visual learners. I would recommend to any doctor or patient working towards gut health.
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