Conditions and diseases

Immune-mediated inflammatory diseases or disorders

What does IMID stand for?

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?

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

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:

MorningAfternoonLocation
MondayAvailable by phone 9.30am - 12pm-Maria Middelares General Hospital
TuesdayAvailable by phone 9.30am - 12pmConsultations by appointment 1.30 - 4.30pmMaria Middelares General Hospital
Wednesday---
ThursdayAvailable by phone 9.30am - 12pmAvailable by phone 1 - 4pmMaria Middelares General Hospital
FridayConsultations by appointment from 9.30am-12 noonConsultations by appointment 1.30 - 3pmGhent-Bruges Medical Centre



Is the IMID nurse not available? Please contact the secretariat of your physician.

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Treatment centres and specialisations

Treatment centres and specialisations

Latest publication date: 18/09/2024
Supervising author: Dr Monsaert Els, Dr Lambrecht Valérie