About GastroNet
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 a health professional. It is intended primarily for people with gastrointestinal diseases and their families, but many sections are relevant to those who have an interest in maintaining good gastrointestinal health.
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
Diet Information - Information about diets often recommended by gastroenterologists
Gastrointestinal investigations - information about the tests your doctors may order
Principal author and creators of this site:
Dr Mark L Bassett MD, FRACP - www.markbassett.com.au
Gastroenterologist, The Canberra Hospital, and Australian National University Medical School.
Eric Di Cuollo
Marketing and Web
Other 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
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.