Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP

Guest: Adam Ehrlich, MD, MPH

Guest: John D. Betteridge, MD

From the ReachMD studios in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, host Dr. Brian McDonough leads an expert panel focusing on preventive care for IBD patients. Joining the expert panel are:

• Dr. Adam C. Ehrlich, Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University and Co-Medical Director of the Temple Inflammatory Bowel Disease Program, and
• Dr. John D. Betteridge, Gastroenterologist at Lancaster General Hospital and Regional Gi Medical Center. Drs. Ehrlich and Betteridge discuss the issues surrounding IBD with a focus on preventative care in patients.

Discussion points include micronutrient deficiencies, immunosuppression, methods to maintain a well-balanced nutrient-rich diet, and communication strategies between PCPs and GI specialists to improve patient care.