Welcome to 2020! The year of coronavirus. Living with a stoma is difficult enough. Learning to live with a stoma amidst a global pandemic presents its own set of challenges. This episode talks about the current covid situation and its impact on those who live with a stoma. It discusses the changes to stoma nursing services, patient education and the management of individuals who have either a new or existing stoma. We also discuss current concerns with obtaining ostomy supplies while in isolation, the availability of ostomy products globally and the availability of community assistance. Finally, we answer some common questions relating to coronavirus, the gastrointestinal impact of those who test positive, and how this virus will affect us all in the short and long term.
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