Hot Topics 2026: Updates in gastrointestinal conditions

Many patients continue to experience persistent gastrointestinal symptoms despite standard management. This practical Hot Topics update will help you recognise overlooked gastrointestinal conditions, investigate them confidently, and apply practical management strategies in everyday general practice.

Using real-world cases and expert discussion, this webinar will guide you through a systematic approach to history taking, examination, investigation, and clinical decision-making. You will learn when to broaden your differential diagnosis, interpret investigations accurately, and determine when treatment or referral is appropriate.

During this webinar, you will explore: 

• interpreting iron studies to identify possible haemochromatosis  
• recognising bile acid diarrhoea as an under-recognised cause of chronic diarrhoea  
• assessing and managing faecal incontinence using a practical, stepwise approach  
• deciding when to investigate further, initiate treatment, or refer  

To help you apply your learning in practice, the activity also includes a structured mini audit. You will review three patients with elevated ferritin levels from your own practice, reflect on your clinical approach, compare your management with current recommendations, and identify opportunities to improve patient care.

Together, the webinar and mini audit will strengthen your diagnostic approach, support evidence-based clinical decision-making, and help you make measurable improvements in the care of patients with gastrointestinal conditions.