GASTROENTEROLOGY NERD ALERT! IBS Relief May Only Be a Couple of Clicks Away
GASTROENTEROLOGY NERD ALERT! IBS Relief May Only Be a Couple of Clicks Away
by James E. “Jed” Foster, Jr., MA, LMFT
One of my favorite parts of the “job” is sharing good news with our patients from the world of research. Take this article, for example, which shows that Cognitive Behavioral Therapy delivered over the phone or the internet (Skype, FaceTime, etc.), can be more effective than “treatment as usual” for IBS symptoms. So, what does this mean? Well, it means that people in rural areas, homebound patients, and countless others that have trouble making it into the office can still feel the benefits of therapy conducted over the phone or internet.
Check the details of the article out!
https://specialty.mims.com/…/remote-cbt-works-better-than-t…
Here at Comprehensive Gastrointestinal Health, we offer “televisits” through our patient portal. You can also Healow app that utilizes the camera on your phone to make your visit only a couple clicks away. Several patients – from college students, to commuters, to people that can’t otherwise find the time – have taken advantage of this offering made by both our Registered Dietitian, Claire Allen, and me to get treatment from home or on the go. Call and schedule your remote appointment today at 224.407.4400!