About Gastro Net

Welcome to GastroNet, an online information service for patients and health professionals, presented by GastroNet Australia Pty Ltd, and written by gastroenterologists and other health professionals in the field of gastroenterology (diseases of the human digestive system). Its aim is to provide accurate up-to-date information for patients, to be used with guidance from the health professional. It is intended primarily for Australian patients, although many sections are relevant to all who suffer diseases of the digestive system.

GastroNet Australia is a site dedicated to providing high quality information for patients about gastroenterology and diseases of the digestive system, under the following headings:

Your Digestive System - diagrams and information about the normal digestive system
Gastrointestinal Diseases - Information about diseases with links to informative sites
Patient Support - A database of patient support organisations relevant to gastroenterology
Diet Information - Information about diets often recommended by gastroenterologists
Gastrointestinal investigations - information about the tests your doctors may order
Useful Links - Links to other sites (for patients and health professionals)

Principal author and creator of this site:

Dr Mark L Bassett MB ChB, MD, FRACP
Gastroenterologist, The Canberra Hospital, and Associate Professor, Canberra Clinical School, University of Sydney. Dr Bassett has an interest in medical and patient education.

Major Contributors:

Ms Lyn Brown Dip Inst Man Nutrition Cert Dietetics, MDAA
Director, Nutrition Department, The Canberra Hospital

Ms Caroline Salisbury BA, BSc, Grad Dip Nut & Diet (Syd)
Dietitian in private consulting practice

Ms Narelle Hore BSc Grad Dip Nut & Diet (Syd)
Senior Dietitian, Nutrition Department, The Canberra Hospital

Ms Merran Laver B App Sc
Health writer

Every care is taken in compiling this information but no responsibility is accepted for adverse outcomes claimed to result from information provided on this site. We advise you to discuss all medical issues with your doctor.