IFU MDT member | Role |
---|---|
1 Consultant gastroenterologist | Medical care |
6 Consultant IF surgeons | Surgical care |
2 Trust grade surgeons | Clinical care |
Ward nursing staff | Expertise in complex IF nursing |
2 Specialist dieticians | Nutritional care |
1 Psychologist | Psychological support |
2 Specialist pharmacists | PN/medication management |
1 Consultant biochemist | Weekly MDT attendance |
The numbers stated do not equate to ‘whole time equivalent’ since all team members have other clinical roles and responsibilities at the Trust outside the IFU.
IF, intestinal failure; PN, parenteral nutrition.