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by Dr Sarah Jarvis MBE, FRCGP, Clinical Director
Author: Dr Jarvis became a GP in 1990 after training at Cambridge and Oxford. A partner in the same practice for almost 30 years, she now works regularly as a GP locum. Since 2017, Dr Jarvis has been Clinical Director of patient.co.uk, and is perhaps best known as the doctor to Radio 2 and ITV lunchtime news, with regular appearances for almost 20 years.
Target audience: For healthcare professionals working in primary care, as well as those with an interest in managing digestive health.
Learning objectives: By the end of this article, you should:
- Have an overview of the diagnostic criteria for IBS
- Understand evidence-based interventions for IBS management
- Understand when to refer on to members of the multidisciplinary (MDT) team
- Be aware of key factors when considering recommending a probiotic and the supporting evidence base for efficacy