Immune-mediated inflammatory diseases or disorders

What does IMID stand for?

The abbreviation IMID stands for Immune Mediated Inflammatory Diseases.

This is a broad group of autoimmune disorders characterised by inflammation that are found within the fields of gastroenterology, rheumatology and dermatology.

An autoimmune disease occurs when the immune system considers body tissue as ‘foreign’ and subsequently attacks it. Little is known about the cause and onset of autoimmune diseases. However, several new treatments that suppress or place these diseases into remission and optimise patients’ quality of life already exist.

What does our IMID nurse do?

The IMID nurse works closely with rheumatologists, dermatologists and gastroenterologists.

Her services include:

Information about your disease or conditions
Information and education regarding your treatment: teaching subcutaneous administration, side effects of medication, compliance, follow-up day hospital...
First point of contact in case of a flare-up of your illness or medical problems in the meantime
Questions on reimbursement/approval of medication
Information about patient associations
Information about nutrition, travel, pregnancy, breastfeeding and more
Information on vaccinations
Possible referral, in consultation with your specialist, to other care providers such as a physiotherapist, dietitian, social worker or psychologist

Contact details

For non-urgent questions, you can contact us by e-mail. In case of urgent questions, you can contact us by phone.

Availability:

	Morning	Afternoon	Location
Monday	Available by phone 9.30am - 12pm	-	Maria Middelares General Hospital
Tuesday	Available by phone 9.30am - 12pm	Consultations by appointment 1.30 - 4.30pm	Maria Middelares General Hospital
Wednesday	-	-	-
Thursday	Available by phone 9.30am - 12pm	Available by phone 1 - 4pm	Maria Middelares General Hospital
Friday	Consultations by appointment from 9.30am-12 noon	Consultations by appointment 1.30 - 3pm	Ghent-Bruges Medical Centre