Abstract
There are several procedures that are undertaken in order to help make a diagnosis or to assess a patient's response to treatment, or their disease progression. Hydrogen breath testing is one of these procedures. This test is used widely; it is a non-invasive way to assist with the diagnosis of a number of conditions. The test investigates the pathophysiology of functional gastrointestinal disorders. This article provides the reader with an overview of the hydrogen breath, with a focus on the procedure and a discussion of the role and function the healthcare assistant and the assistant practitioner (HCA and AP) play in relation to this procedure.
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