Test your knowledge by taking this quick quiz on new ACG prevention guidelines.
Patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) do not receive preventive services at the same rate as general medical patients, according to a new American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) clinical guideline. For better preventative care, the ACG recommends co-management of IBD health maintenance issues by the gastroenterologist and primary care team.
Take this quick 8-question quiz to test your knowledge of IBD prevention and the latest guidance for achieving it.
Note: If you would like more information on any of the questions, a link to the original article, “10 Shots of IBD Preventive Care,” is provided on the last page of the quiz.
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