This link was posted on the GI Bulletin Board.  It is a 6 minute internet video overview of the treatments for IBD -it would be a useful resource for most families:

http://www.youandibd.com/en/understanding-ibd/understanding-the-risks-and-benefits-of-ibd-therapies.html

Some related blog posts:

• Mortality from IBD | gutsandgrowth
• Mixed-review for Thiopurines | gutsandgrowth
• Assessing and discussing risk of lymphoma in IBD | gutsandgrowth