Patient initiated follow-up puts you, the patient, in control of when you are seen by the gastroenterology team, if you experience a deterioration in your condition. Attending regular outpatient appointments scheduled by the hospital can cause unnecessary anxiety – e.g. time taken to travel, park and wait for the appointment – if your condition is stable.
Patient Information Leaflet for Patient Initiated Follow-Up Gastroenterology
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