title: GPs have central role in managing IBD.
abstract: Ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease are extremely variable in their presentation and course, and treatment can be difficult. It is important that GPs have a high index of suspicion of IBD and initiate appropriate treatment for patients undergoing relapse of the disease. GPs also have a vital role in the monitoring of patients, often in collaboration with gastroenterologists, particularly for those patients on immunosuppressant therapy.
authors.affiliation: Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.
authors.forename: Tim
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Orchard
mesh_terms: D003093:Colitis, Ulcerative / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D003424:Crohn Disease / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005194:Family Practice; D006801:Humans; D008134:Long-Term Care; D012008:Recurrence; D012017:Referral and Consultation