GP Dr David Lewis, a clinical assistant in gastroenterology, answers GP Dr James Kennedy's questions on red flags, opioid-induced constipation and treating children.
Learning objectives
This module will give GPs a detailed overview into dealing with constipation in primary care, including:
- Assessing patients with constipation effectively
- Spotting the important red flag symptoms
- Prescribing laxatives safely, plus other useful medication
- Managing constipation in children
This module will be free for all registered members of Pulse Learning until 1 February 2012.
Author
Dr David Lewis is a GP in Liverpool and a clinical assistant in gastroenterology
Dr James Kennedy is a GP in Belfast
