Immune-mediated inflammatory diseases or disorders (IMID)

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.

You can go to this nurse:

For information about your illness or condition
For information and education regarding your treatment, e.g. learning about subcutaneous administration, the side effects of medication, therapy compliance and follow-up at the day hospital, etc.
As your first point of contact in case of a flare-up of your illness or interim medical issues
Questions about reimbursement and/or 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

For non-urgent questions, please contact us by e-mail. In case of urgent questions, please contact us by telephone.

Accessibility:

	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