Five common areas for error in gastrointestinal prescribing

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GASTROENTEROLOGY

Five common areas for error in gastrointestinal prescribing

23 November 2022

Alan Fraser

Wednesday 23 November 2022, 12:20 AM

For those with functional dyspepsia, alternative explanations or labels for their upper abdominal discomfort can lead to problems “down the track” [Image: Ruben Mishchuk on Unsplash]

Gastroenterologist Alan Fraser summarises common errors when prescribing treatments for gastrointestinal conditions

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