A Pharmacy Guide to Bowel Health

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	A Pharmacy Guide to Bowel Health is accredited by the College of Pharmacy Practice Provided as a service to pharmacy by bowel health experts Boehringer Ingelheim Consumer Healthcare

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1.	Introduction
2.	Learning outcomes
3.	Background information
4.	Understanding bowel conditions
	Constipation Diarrhoea Bloating Flatulence Abdominal pain, cramps & spasms Irritable Bowel Syndrome Haemorrhoids
5.	The right approach
	Good communication – getting it right Verbal and non-verbal communication Consultation areas in pharmacy
6.	Identifying your customer’s needs – symptom assessment
7.	When to refer
8.	Treatment pathway: deciding which treatment is suitable for your customer
9.	Treatment of bowel conditions
	Lifestyle measures OTC treatments for bowel conditions – quick reference guide
10.	Merchandising tips
11.	Case studies
12.	Test your knowledge on Bowel Health
13.	Continuing professional development
14.	Useful contacts

Acknowledgements

A Pharmacy Guide to Bowel Health has been produced in association with the Bowel
Health Board – a multidisciplinary group of expert advisors:

Professor Peter Whorwell – Consultant Gastroenterologist

Dr Roger Henderson – General Practitioner

Angela Alexander – Pharmacist and Senior Clinical Lecturer

Shailesh Amin – Proprietor Pharmacist

Helen Griffiths – Nurse Consultant Gastroenterology

Please note, the views given in this guide do not necessarily reflect those of the organisations listed above, by whom the Bowel Health Board are employed or for whom they may work as a consultant or in any other capacity.

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