Podcast appearances and mentions of douglas drossman

  In this second part of the podcast, Jonathan welcomes back Douglas Drossman, pioneer in disorders of gut-brain interaction. He discusses key takeaways for clinicians from his ‘Gut Feelings' book series and explores the link between trauma, drug addiction, and functional gastrointestinal disorders.  Timestamps:  (00:00) – Introduction  (0:54) – Takeaways from the ‘Gut Feelings' series  (08:40) – Trauma and IBS: a complex link  (11:31) – Opioid-induced hyperalgesia   (14:18) – New horizons in the field of gut-brain interactions  (17:18) – Career highs and lows  (20:33) – AI in medical education  (24:01) – Drossman's three wishes for healthcare  

In this episode of the EMJ Podcast, host Jonathan Sackier welcomes Douglas Drossman, a pioneer in disorders of gut–brain interaction. They explore his journey from gastroenterology to psychiatry, the impact of the Rome Foundation, and how neuromodulators are transforming GI treatment. This is part one of a two-part discussion, don't miss part two! Timestamps: (00:00) – Introduction (06:01) – From Rock ‘n' Roll to Medicine: Drossman's Musical Past (07:48) – The Journey from Gastroenterology to Psychiatry (11:35) – Breaking Barriers in Disorders of Gut–Brain Interaction (14:14) – The Global Impact of the Rome Foundation (17:34) – Neuromodulators: A Game Changer in Treating Painful Gastrointestinal Disorders (22:32) – Why Physician Communication Matters More Than Ever

Gut Check: Douglas Drossman and Brian Lacy on DGBIs by Gastroenterology Learning Network

Dr Brian Lacy interviews Dr Douglas Drossman on the definition, causes and treatment for disorders of gut-brain interaction.

Host: Peter Buch, MD, FACG, AGAF, FACP Guest: Douglas Drossman, MD We all face angry and disruptive patients from time to time, making it essential to know how to properly de-escalate and handle the situation. That's why Dr. Peter Buch speaks with Dr. Douglas Drossman, co-author of an article that was published in the American Journal of Gastroenterology titled “De-escalate, Don't Escalate: Essential Steps to Effectively Recognize and Manage the Patient Who Is Angry and Disruptive.”

Drs Lin Chang and Douglas Drossman discuss the history of IBS, the gut-brain axis, and the role of trauma and stress in IBS, and share pearls for implementing biopsychosocial care in the clinic. Relevant disclosures can be found with the episode show notes on Medscape (https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/987258). The topics and discussions are planned, produced, and reviewed independently of advertisers. This podcast is intended only for US healthcare professionals. Resources IBS and Chronic Constipation https://www.medscape.com/resource/ibs The Need for a New Medical Model: A Challenge for Biomedicine https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/847460/ The Irritable Bowel Syndrome https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/892385/ Rome IV Criteria https://theromefoundation.org/rome-iv/rome-iv-criteria/ William E. Whitehead, PhD https://www.med.unc.edu/ibs/about-us/faculty-biographies/william-e-whitehead/ Program Treats Complex GI and Swallowing Disorders https://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/blog/2012/01/04/program-treats-complex-gi-and-swallowing-disorders/ Post-infection Irritable Bowel Syndrome https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34024451/ Psychosocial Factors in Gastrointestinal Illness https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8416089/ To Be a Great Physician, You Must Understand the Whole Story https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17435659/ Validation of Symptom-Based Diagnostic Criteria for Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Critical Review https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20179688/ Effect of Abuse History on Pain Reports and Brain Responses to Aversive Visceral Stimulation: An FMRI Study https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18242208/ Toward a Biobehavioral Model of Visceral Hypersensitivity in Irritable Bowel Syndrome https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9859851/ A Review of the Evidence and Recommendations on Communication Skills and the Patient-Provider Relationship: A Rome Foundation Working Team Report https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34331912/ Rome Foundation — Johannah's Story https://theromefoundation.org/johannahs-story/

In this podcast episode, Douglas Drossman, MD, and Johannah Ruddy MEd, discuss methods of destigmatizing chronic illness for patients and physicians, technology's effect on the doctor-patient relationship and more. •    Intro :02 •    Welcome to this episode of Gut Talk :23 •    The interview/about Drossman and Ruddy :30 •    About Ruddy's professional and personal background regarding DGBI patients 1:40 •    For Ruddy: What was the transformative moment that made you want to get so involved in patient advocacy? 3:39 •    For Drossman: How do doctors talk more effectively to patients? 5:49 •    Chey and Drossman on the objectification of patients and physicians 9:00 •    Are there ways to teach people to re-inject the joy of the patient-physician interaction? … How do physicians re-frame the way that they think about interacting with patients? 10:00 •    Ruddy, Chey and Drossman on the value of narrative history taking 13:35 •    Drossman on the connection between psychosocial information and the onset and perpetuation of patient symptoms 15:29 •    Why are there such big gaps in care for patients with disorders of gut-brain interaction and visceral hypersensitivity? 16:00 •    About the Linedale study on clear language versus qualified language for IBS diagnoses 18:55 •    Chey on the flipsides of confident diagnoses 22:22 •    Do gastroenterologists and primary care doctors have the tools available to treat these conditions? 24:15 •    Thoughts on how technology has affected the physician-patient relationship 27:38 •    How do you deal with the systematic pressures that exist on most brick-and-mortar gastroenterologists today? 31:21 •    Tell us about the main goals and contents of your book, The Patient-Doctor Relationship and Gut Feelings: The Patient's Story 32:38 •    What are the common threads that emerged from your studies in the book for doctors to think about? 34:03 •    Ruddy's patient insights on where physicians can think about prioritizing in their care 36:47 •    Thank you, Dr. Drossman and Ms. Ruddy 38:33 •    Thanks for listening 39:14 Douglas Drossman, MD, is a professor emeritus of medicine and psychiatry in gastroenterology at UNC. He is a fellow of the American College of Physicians, a master of the American College of Gastroenterology, past-president of the American Psychosomatic Society. Johannah Ruddy, MEd, is an educator, researcher and writer and currently serves as the chief operating officer and executive director of the Rome Foundation. Ruddy co-founded and is the director of Tuesday Night IBS community on Twitter.      Check out: Gut Feelings: Disorders of Gut-Brain Interaction https://romedross.video/GutFeelingsWebsite and The Patient-Doctor Relationship and Gut Feelings: The Patient's Story https://romedross.video/patient-story We'd love to hear from you! Send your comments/questions to guttalkpodcast@healio.com. Follow us on Twitter @HealioGastro @sameerkberry @umfoodoc. For more from Dr. Drossman, follow him on Twitter @DDrossman. For more from Ms. Ruddy, follow her on Twitter @JohannahRuddy.  Disclosures: Chey and Berry report no relevant financial disclosures. Drossman reports affiliation with Ardelyx, Rome Foundation. Ruddy reports affiliation with Biomerica, Mahana Therapeutics, Rome Foundation and Tuesday Night IBS.

Open communication between patients and their health care providers is vital for accurate and timely diagnosis and treatment, especially for GI conditions like Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) or IBS with Constipation (IBS-C), which often present with multiple symptoms and are impacted by lifestyle factors like diet and stress. In this episode, Dr. Douglas Drossman and Johannah Ruddy of the Rome Foundation return to share their expertise in effective patient-provider communications. They explain why it's important for patients to clearly describe their symptoms and how patients can communicate with their healthcare providers even when the topic seems embarrassing. This episode also features expert tips on how patients can start the conversation with their healthcare providers about treatment options and alternatives for symptom relief when the patient feels the current treatment plan is not working.

When patients do not have a diagnosis and concrete management plan for their symptoms, they typically feel helpless and out of control. Johannah Ruddy shares her story of working with Dr. Drossman to take charge of her health. Subscribe to receive a  summary of the valuable tips after each episode. Get off the elimination diet roller coaster, rebuild your food trust and expand your diet with support from the FAST Freedom Program. Johannah is a doctoral student in the School of Pharmacy & Health Sciences at Campbell University and her research is focused on the impact of stigma in chronic illness and gender based health care inequalities. She is also the Chief Operating Officer and Executive Director of the Rome Foundation. In addition to her professional experience, she is a digestive health patient and patient advocate. Dr. Douglas Drossman is trained in both gastroenterology and psychiatry. He is professor emeritus of medicine and psychiatry at the University of North Carolina, President Emeritus and chief executive officer of the Rome Foundation and president of the center for education and practice of biopsychosocial care and DrossmanCare. Dr. Drossman and Johannah have co-authored two books in their Gut Feelings Series: Disorders of Gut-Brain Interaction and the Patient-Doctor Relationship and The Patient's Story. Personal Accounts of the Illness Journey.

If you've had difficulty getting properly diagnosed and treated for a gastrointestinal condition, you're not alone. Patients all over the world experience the same situation, and that's what Dr. Douglas Drossman and Johannah Ruddy of the Rome Foundation are aiming to prevent, with their latest book, Gut Feelings: The Patient's Story, Personal Accounts of the Illness Journey. Dr. Drossman and Johannah share patient stories, including Johannah's, to help us understand how to better manage Disorders of Gut-Brain Interaction. They also offer tips on improving Patient-Provider Relationships that are vital to long-term success with managing digestive related conditions. 

In this episode of the Mind Gut Conversation Podcast, I have the great pleasure to talk to Dr. Douglas Drossman, a board-certified gastroenterologist, pioneer of the IBS field, and author of several seminal books about disorders of gut brain interactions: 1) Gut Feelings - Disorders of Gut-Brain Interaction 2) Patient - Doctor Relationship: A Guide for Patients and Doctors Dr. Drossman is a board-certified gastroenterologist and his name is synonymous with the Rome Foundation, an organization which has brought international recognition to irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and a list of closely related so-called functional GI disorders, a long neglected field in Medicine and Gastroenterology, which are now part of the new subspecialty called Neurogastroenterology. The Rome Foundation has created a thriving community of healthcare providers interested in different aspects of altered gut-brain interaction, including dietary and psychological treatments. As the Founder and long time President of the Rome Foundation, author of some 280 scientific manuscripts, and passionate promoter of the importance of therapeutic physician-patient interactions, Dr. Drossman was not only a pioneer, but has also had a major long-lasting influence on the field. Amongst many other topics, in this interview we address several important questions, including the following: 1. With the creation of the Rome Foundation process, you have revolutionized the entire field of IBS. Which component (patient education, physician education, disease classification) has been most important in this accomplishment? 2. What is your view on a unifying model of the entire spectrum of brain-gut disorders which manifest in different forms depending on environmental influences, the so-called “exposome” (psychosocial, diet, early life experiences, infections)? 3. Looking back, I am still amazed that it has taken some 40 years from the original view of IBS as a gut and motility disorder (many still share this view) to a disorder of gut brain interactions. Your comment? 4. Looking at a crystal ball, how do you think the view will evolve during the next decade? I hope you enjoy it...and if you'd rather watch this episode, check it out on my YouTube channel here! ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Check out my website: http://www.emeranmayer.com Find all my links here: https://linktr.ee/emayer Thank you!

In this episode of the Mind Gut Conversation Podcast, I have the great pleasure to talk to Dr. Douglas Drossman, a board-certified gastroenterologist, pioneer of the IBS field, and author of several seminal books about disorders of gut brain interactions: 1) Gut Feelings - Disorders of Gut-Brain Interaction 2) Patient - Doctor Relationship: A Guide for Patients and Doctors Dr. Drossman is a board-certified gastroenterologist and his name is synonymous with the Rome Foundation, an organization which has brought international recognition to irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and a list of closely related so-called functional GI disorders, a long neglected field in Medicine and Gastroenterology, which are now part of the new subspecialty called Neurogastroenterology. The Rome Foundation has created a thriving community of healthcare providers interested in different aspects of altered gut-brain interaction, including dietary and psychological treatments. As the Founder and long time President of the Rome Foundation, author of some 280 scientific manuscripts, and passionate promoter of the importance of therapeutic physician-patient interactions, Dr. Drossman was not only a pioneer, but has also had a major long-lasting influence on the field. Amongst many other topics, in this interview we address several important questions, including the following: 1. With the creation of the Rome Foundation process, you have revolutionized the entire field of IBS. Which component (patient education, physician education, disease classification) has been most important in this accomplishment? 2. What is your view on a unifying model of the entire spectrum of brain-gut disorders which manifest in different forms depending on environmental influences, the so-called “exposome” (psychosocial, diet, early life experiences, infections)? 3. Looking back, I am still amazed that it has taken some 40 years from the original view of IBS as a gut and motility disorder (many still share this view) to a disorder of gut brain interactions. Your comment? 4. Looking at a crystal ball, how do you think the view will evolve during the next decade? I hope you enjoy it...and if you'd rather watch this episode, check it out on my YouTube channel here! ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Check out my website: http://www.emeranmayer.com Find all my links here: https://linktr.ee/emayer Thank you!

#263 Best Of 2022. Dr. Drossman received gastroenterology training at the University of North Carolina where he founded the UNC Center for Functional GI and Motility Disorders. Dr Drossman is currently the Professor Emeritus of Medicine and Psychiatry in Gastroenterology at UNC. He is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians, a Master of the American College of Gastroenterology, Past-President of the American Psychosomatic Society (1997). Dr. Drossman has established multiple organizations to advance patient-centered education and treatment of Disorders of Gut-Brain Interaction (DGBI). He founded the Rome Foundation, and served as president until 2019, and is currently the President Emeritus and Chief of Operations. He has served as Senior Editor of Rome I, II, III, IV and is co-senior editor of Rome V to be released in 2026.  As a gastroenterologist, Dr. Drossman consults or manages the care of difficult-to-diagnose and -treat patients with DGBIs. As Founder and President of DrossmanCare (Center for Education and Practice of Biopsychosocial Care) Dr. Drossman produces educational materials to teach communication skills and patient-centered care. He has published peer-reviewed articles and videotapes on medical interviewing and the patient-doctor relationship. He also facilitates workshops and communication skills training programs and has received numerous awards, as an educator and practitioner.    Most recently he co-authored a book with a patient advocate called Gut Feelings: Disorders of Gut-Brain Interaction and the Patient-Doctor Relationship for patients and clinicians. Dr. Drossman has written over 500 articles and book chapters serves on six editorial and advisory boards, was Associate Editor of the journal Gastroenterology and was the Gastroenterology Section Editor of the Merck Manual for 17 years. His research relates to the clinical, epidemiological, psychosocial, and treatment aspects of gastrointestinal disorders, and he has been principal investigator in several NIH-funded epidemiological outcomes, clinical trials, and abuse grants in DGBI and has done brain imaging in IBS. In this episode we cover: What is constipation The different types of constipation - including primary and secondary Dyssynergic defecation - drivers and signs and symptoms  What investigations are carried out by a gastroenterologist to confirm this Treatments commonly recommended or administered by gastroenterologists or GI motility specialists Why effective communication skills and patient-centered care are needed What are some ways that patients can improve their communication with doctors Get your hands on the book Gut feelings And so much more

This special episode features the live Grand Rounds presentation from our friends at the Rome Foundation with guest experts Dr. Douglas Drossman, Dr. Lin Chang, and Dr Brian Lacy. A special thank you to the Rome Foundation for their collaboration and for allowing us highlight this session on our podcast this month. See more about the guidelines on our website: www.tuesdaynightibs.com Special thank you to Abbive US for supporting the July programming on Tuesday Night IBS.

This month we talk with global expert on neuromodulators, Dr. Douglas Drossman. Dr. Drosssman provides the rationale for use in IBS and chronic abdominal pain as well as the mechanism of action for each class and dosing to find optimal benefit. Find our new book: Gut Feelings: The Patient's Story here: https://romefoundation.clickfunnels.com/optin1649432876507

#247 Dr. Drossman received gastroenterology training at the University of North Carolina where he founded the UNC Center for Functional GI and Motility Disorders. Dr Drossman is currently the Professor Emeritus of Medicine and Psychiatry in Gastroenterology at UNC. He is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians, a Master of the American College of Gastroenterology, Past-President of the American Psychosomatic Society (1997). Dr. Drossman has established multiple organizations to advance patient-centered education and treatment of Disorders of Gut-Brain Interaction (DGBI). He founded the Rome Foundation, and served as president until 2019, and is currently the President Emeritus and Chief of Operations. He has served as Senior Editor of Rome I, II, III, IV and is co-senior editor of Rome V to be released in 2026.  As a gastroenterologist, Dr. Drossman consults or manages the care of difficult-to-diagnose and -treat patients with DGBIs. As Founder and President of DrossmanCare (Center for Education and Practice of Biopsychosocial Care) Dr. Drossman produces educational materials to teach communication skills and patient-centered care. He has published peer-reviewed articles and videotapes on medical interviewing and the patient-doctor relationship. He also facilitates workshops and communication skills training programs and has received numerous awards, as an educator and practitioner.    Most recently he co-authored a book with a patient advocate called Gut Feelings: Disorders of Gut-Brain Interaction and the Patient-Doctor Relationship for patients and clinicians. Dr. Drossman has written over 500 articles and book chapters serves on six editorial and advisory boards, was Associate Editor of the journal Gastroenterology and was the Gastroenterology Section Editor of the Merck Manual for 17 years. His research relates to the clinical, epidemiological, psychosocial, and treatment aspects of gastrointestinal disorders, and he has been principal investigator in several NIH-funded epidemiological outcomes, clinical trials, and abuse grants in DGBI and has done brain imaging in IBS. In this episode we cover: What is constipation The different types of constipation - including primary and secondary Dyssynergic defecation - drivers and signs and symptoms  What investigations are carried out by a gastroenterologist to confirm this Treatments commonly recommended or administered by gastroenterologists or GI motility specialists Why effective communication skills and patient-centered care are needed What are some ways that patients can improve their communication with doctors Get your hands on the book Gut feelings And so much more

Johannah tells her moving story of feeling helpless when every doctor dismissed her symptoms. Eventually, she withdrew from the medical system and assumed her only option was to live with her debilitating symptoms. Luckily, Johannah met Dr. Drossman and learned that her symptoms stemmed from a previous food poisoning incident that led to disordered gut-brain communication. She worked with Dr. Drossman to create a management plan that addressed her body and brain. Johannah has a master's degree in education and a career in non-profit management. She is also the executive director of the Rome Foundation and secretary-treasurer for the center for education and practice of biopsychosocial care. In addition to her professional experience, she is a digestive health patient and patient advocate. Dr. Douglas Drossman is trained in both gastroenterology and psychiatry. He is professor emeritus of medicine and psychiatry at the University of North Carolina, professor emeritus and chief of operations of the Rome Foundation and president of the center for education and practice of biopsychosocial care and DrossmanCare. Dr. Drossman and Johannah are co-authors of two books Gut Feelings - Disorders of the Gut-Brain Interaction and the Patient-Doctor Relationship and the second book which will be coming out in the near future Gut Feelings - The Patient Story.  

Communicating with your doctor can be challenging – especially if your symptoms are difficult to explain and there is no straightforward treatment. Patients often feel disrespected and shut down during their appointments. However, a supportive partnership with your doctor is possible. Dr. Drossman will share his insightful tips from his book Gut Feelings - Disorders of the Gut-Brain Interaction and the Patient-Doctor Relationship: A Guide for Patients and Doctors. Dr. Douglas Drossman is trained in both gastroenterology and psychiatry. He is professor emeritus of medicine and psychiatry at the University of North Carolina, professor emeritus and chief of operations of the Rome Foundation and president of the center for education and practice of biopsychosocial care and DrossmanCare.

Dr. Drossman explains how we need to look at the big picture when searching for the cause of distressing symptoms (i.e. disorders of the gut-brain interaction). For example, when patients focus exclusively on the role of food, they may miss the treatments that are most likely to help them get back to a good quality of life. Dr. Douglas Drossman is trained in both gastroenterology and psychiatry. He is professor emeritus of medicine and psychiatry at the University of North Carolina, professor emeritus and chief of operations of the Rome Foundation and president of the center for education and practice of biopsychosocial care and DrossmanCare. Additionally, Dr. Drossman has co-authored the book, Gut Feelings: Disorders of the Gut-Brain Interaction (DGBI) and the Patient-Doctor Relationship.

The Rome Foundation recently updated their clinical diagnostic criteria for disorders of gut-brain interaction, which can be very beneficial to providers. Hear what it could mean for you from Dr. Jan Tuck, President of The Rome Foundation, as well as Dr. Douglas Drossman, one of its original founders.

In our second episode, we are talking to Dr Rachel Evans who is a psychologist and hypnotherapist specialist in eating disorder recovery. We discuss reducing stigma around mental illnesses, eating disorders, eating disorder recovery and hypnotherapy. This episode provides fascinating information on where stigma around mental illnesses stem from. You'll discover:- the different types of mental health specialists and how they differ- stigma around mental illnesses - how we can reduce stigma- Information about the gut-bran interaction- eating disorders - eating disorder recovery- hypnotherapyHow to connect with Rachel:Instagram:  @rachel.evans.phdWebsite: www.eatingdisordertherapist.co.uk The book Rachel mentioned in this episode is called Gut Feelings by Douglas Drossman and Johanna Ruddy. If you would like to buy this book, here is a direct link: https://theromefoundation.org/gut-feelings-presale/ If you want to reach out for help, there are a lot of free charities and helplines that will be happy to support you. You can find a list of helplines over on my website, under free resources. Get your FREE Mental Wellness Warrior Workbook, which guides you through laying the foundations for improved mental health. You will find this on my website, under free resources.

Host: Peter Buch, MD, FACG, AGAF, FACP Guest: Douglas Drossman, MD Guest: Johannah Ruddy, MEd Gender bias and trauma are prevalent issues that have far-reaching impacts on our GI patients' health and even our diagnostic and treatment approaches. To learn more about how gender bias and trauma impact patients and clinicians alike, Dr. Peter Buch is joined by Dr. Douglas Drossman and patient advocate Ms. Johanna Ruddy from the Rome Foundation.

Host: Peter Buch, MD, FACG, AGAF, FACP Guest: Douglas Drossman, MD Guest: Johannah Ruddy, MEd Gender bias and trauma are prevalent issues that have far-reaching impacts on our GI patients’ health and even our diagnostic and treatment approaches. To learn more about how gender bias and trauma impact patients and clinicians alike, Dr. Peter Buch is joined by Dr. Douglas Drossman and patient advocate Ms. Johanna Ruddy from the Rome Foundation.

Johannah Ruddy, MEd. and Dr. Douglas Drossman talk about how patients can get stuck on a vicious cycle in chronic illness that takes them on a circle of maladaptive behaviors and thinking patterns that drive symptom severity and pain.

This episode features Dr. Douglas Drossman, whose pioneering research on the brain-gut connection in GI disorders revolutionized gastroenterology. Dr. Drossman not only explains his multidisciplinary and biopsychosocial approach to healthcare but takes us on an historical journey through centuries of human stereotypes that have influenced modern medicine. He also explains how The Rome Foundation defined the science behind disorders of the gut-brain interaction to advance how IBS is treated.  

Host: Peter Buch, MD, FACG, AGAF, FACP Guest: Douglas Drossman, MD Guest: Johannah Ruddy, MEd Patients suffering from disorders of the gut-brain interaction are often subjected to stigma. But what can we do to help challenge these stigmas? Here today is Dr. Peter Buch who will be joined by Dr. Douglas Drossman, President of the Rome Foundation, and Ms. Johanna Ruddy, Executive Director of the Rome Foundation, to talk about the impact of stigma in DGBI.

Host: Peter Buch, MD, FACG, AGAF, FACP Guest: Douglas Drossman, MD Guest: Johannah Ruddy, MEd Strong communication is a critical component in improving health outcomes for patients with IBS. What do we need to know to help our patients feel heard and valued? Dr. Peter Buch is joined by Dr. Douglas Drossman, President of the Rome Foundation, and Ms. Johanna Ruddy, Executive Director of the Rome Foundation, to discuss how to effectively communicate with our patients.

Host: Peter Buch, MD, FACG, AGAF, FACP Guest: Douglas Drossman, MD Guest: Johannah Ruddy, MEd Strong communication is a critical component in improving health outcomes for patients with IBS. What do we need to know to help our patients feel heard and valued? Dr. Peter Buch is joined by Dr. Douglas Drossman, President of the Rome Foundation, and Ms. Johanna Ruddy, Executive Director of the Rome Foundation, to discuss how to effectively communicate with our patients.

Host: Peter Buch, MD, FACG, AGAF, FACP Guest: Douglas Drossman, MD Guest: Johannah Ruddy, MEd Patients suffering from disorders of the gut-brain interaction are often subjected to stigma. But what can we do to help challenge these stigmas? Here today is Dr. Peter Buch who will be joined by Dr. Douglas Drossman, President of the Rome Foundation, and Ms. Johanna Ruddy, Executive Director of the Rome Foundation, to talk about the impact of stigma in DGBI.

Johannah Ruddy, MEd and Douglas Drossman, MD talk with Brian Lacy, MD from the Mayo Clinic about probiotics, prebiotics and the gut microbiome. What's all the hype about these supplements and can they be effective for patients with IBS??? Join us to find out!

Douglas Drossman, MD and Johannah Ruddy, MEd, co- authors of the new book Gut Feelings: Disorders of Gut Brain Interaction and the Patient/Doctor Relationship discuss the themes of the book written for both patients and providers with a live virtual audience. They discuss the impact of dualism on the Western health care model and the negative effects that has had on patient care and increased provider burnout. They also discuss how improving engagement, using a biopsychosocial approach to patient care and a patient centered model can improve outcomes and satisfaction for both providers and patients alike. Find the new book at Amazon.com and at www.theromefoundation.org

Host: Peter Buch, MD, FACG, AGAF, FACP Guest: Douglas Drossman, MD Guest: Johannah Ruddy, MEd A strong doctor-physician partnership is a critical component of patient care. Here today is Dr. Peter Buch who will be joined by Dr. Douglas Drossman, President of the Rome Foundation, and Ms. Johanna Ruddy, Executive Director of the Rome Foundation, to discuss how to build this foundation and maintain the relationship.