Q for #MedTwitter Friend was in A&E, details were mixed up with another patient and they almost received treatment for a ?pneumothorax when they'd gone in with ENT problem.

PALS have offered phonecall with sister in charge or formal complaint. What's best way to deal with it?

Certain groups of ethnicity are more susceptible to specific diseases. Active participation advances our understanding of bowel diseases and aids in developing inclusive and effective healthcare solutions.
Get involved: bowelresearchuk.org/our-research/p…

#EthnicMinorityCancerAwarenessMonth

We're looking for someone dynamic, proactive and passionate to be our new Senior Service Officer in Scotland. Does this sound like you?

📍 Home-based in Scotland
⬜ 35 hours a week
⬜ £31,500 per annum

Applications close on Sunday evening, apply now👇
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Calling all #Colorectal #Patients what do you think is important when it comes to equality and diversity?

Do you think that our clinicians should be safe from bullying and harassment at work?

Have you experienced any discrimination as a patient?

#patients I am YOUR voice next week for the #ACPGBI2023 EDI session. Please share your thoughts on what you think is important to make Health Care Professionals comfortable at work. Or have you come across obstacles as patients? Let me know. ACPGBI-PLG @ACPGBI

A researcher at the University of Stirling is looking for people to take part in research around adjusting to life with a stoma. If you are over 18, live in the UK, and have had a stoma for longer than a month, please consider filling out this survey: stirlingpsych.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_e3…

We will be at #ACPGBI2023 from the 3rd until the 5th of July! Come and talk to us about research grants, our events & challenges and how you can get involved with fundraising.

We’re looking forward to seeing you there at Stand 25.

#BowelResearch @ACPGBI

Calling all #colorectal patients🚨WE need YOUR voice at #ACPGBI2023 Annual Meeting next week. We’d like to hear from those with #Cancer . Please feel free to add any comments on polls below. Your opinions matter. #Cancer

Have you ever been offered to complete pre-rehabilitation prior to surgery? #Cancer

Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) programs are set up to help get the best outcomes for both clinician and patient. Have you ever been through one of these programs? #Cancer

Following on from first 10 polls please see 7 more to complete our polls for those with #Cancer
“More people are surviving cancer, but what is it like having to live with the side effects”
What is the worst side of surgery to live with?

A scoring tool used to assess bowel dysfunction following rectal surgery is called LARS score. How often have your symptoms been measured? #Cancer

Do you experience LARS (lower anterior resection syndrome). This can be anything from anal seepage to soiling. Tell us what you are prepared to do to manage your symptoms. #Cancer

“40% of people suggested in a recent survey, they had to change jobs following emergency bowel surgery” is this true for you? #Cancer

How would you feel about being discharged 24h following surgery on your bowel that may or may not involve the creation of a stoma? * you would be fully supported at home by 🏥

A scoring tool used to assess bowel dysfunction following rectal surgery is called LARS score. How often have your symptoms been measured? #IBD

Are patient reported outcome measures a myth? When was the last time a health care professional asked you to complete a questionnaire about your outcomes after surgery? #IBD

Calling all #colorectal patients. 🚨 WE are YOUR voice at #ACPGBI2023 Annual Meeting next week. Tonight we’d like to hear from those with #IBD
Please feel free to add any comments on polls below. Your opinions matter. #IBD

Following bowel surgery for #IBD . What makes “a good stoma”?

If you chose “one that is reversible” what type of stoma did you have to begin with? #IBD