title: Inflammatory bowel disease does not have to be debilitating.
abstract: Initially the paper presents a layman's 'potted' version of a medical history spanning three different countries - England, Canada, and the U.S.A. This includes the problematical diagnosis maintenance, 11 periods of hospitalization and eight operations, for Crohn's disease. Also included is an account of my very active employment history. After 'setting the scene', comments are made regarding what is felt to be needed by the patients, how the medical profession can assist in developing a positive mental attitude, and the different approaches taken in various countries.
authors.forename: S H
authors.initials: SH
authors.lastname: Anderson
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001294:Attitude to Health; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015212:Inflammatory Bowel Diseases / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy; D011788:Quality of Life