Sources of evidence

People with well-controlled disease on medication and those in remission are likely to be under the care of general practitioners, from whom reports may be obtained.

People with moderate to severe disease attend gastroenterology clinics for treatment of relapses and monitoring of drug therapy. Some will also attend surgical outpatients. Information can be obtained from doctors and specialist gastroenterology nurses who work in these clinics. Specialist stoma nurses provide care and advice for people with ileostomy. They work in both hospital clinics and in the community.

Amended April 2008