title: Supporting the patient with inflammatory bowel disease.
abstract: Inflammatory bowel disease is a term that describes Crohn's disease, colitis and proctitis. This paper considers the nurse's role in patient education, information and support for people with these conditions.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Phillips
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Warren
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D015212:Inflammatory Bowel Diseases / Q000451:nursing* / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D012944:Social Support