S6 E9 - Faecal Incontinence

Knowledge:
To understand the prevalence and problems associated with faecal incontinence.
To be able to think through a range of possible diagnoses that are associated with FI.
To be able to instigate initial investigation and management for FI in inpatients and outpatients.

Skills:
To be able to take a history from a patient with FI.
To be able to identify how FI may be affecting your patient.

Attitudes:
To understand that FI is a condition associated with a range of potential management options.
To understand that FI has a large impact on quality of life and location of care.


Show notes are available to view and download at www.thehearingaidpodcasts.org.uk for more detail and curriculum mapping against Foundation, CMT, GPVTS, Geriatric Registrar, ANP and NHS Knowledge Skills Framework (KSF) programmes.

Presented by: Dr Iain Wilkinson and Dr Jo Preston, Consultant Geriatricians and Dr Philippa Christie.

Contributing Faculty: Wendy Grosvenor.