Healthcare professionals

10 articles in this category

1. ADSHG MedicNews update emails

   New for medical professionals

    

   The ADSHG is unique in bringing together patients with Addison’s disease and leading medical specialists who have a specific interest in adrenal medicine. Registering to receive ADSHG MedicNews update emails will help keep you as a medic abreast of the very latest information and medical guidance relating to the condition.

   By ADSHG, October 21, 2016

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2. Publications for healthcare professionals

   Clinical guidance publications have been developed by the ADSHG Clinical Advisory Panel to inform and advise healthcare professions. These publications are available as free downloads or can be purchased as a pack by patients and health professionals or as a bulk outpatient department pack. Read them here...

   By ADSHG, January 14, 2016

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3. Accident & Emergency staff

   Each year, around one in ten steroid-dependent patients will experience symptoms approaching adrenal crisis, and one in twelve will present to Accident & Emergency for medical treatment. Vomiting is the single biggest factor contributing to adrenal crisis, present in around 80% of cases. Vomiting in a steroid-dependent patient should always be regarded as a medical emergency. This article outlines the core responsibilities of A & E personnel in recognising and responding to adrenal emergencies.

   By ADSHG, January 14, 2016

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4. Ambulance crews & paramedics

   The paramedic first responder and ambulance personnel play a vital role in ensuring any Addison's patient at risk of adrenal crisis is assessed quickly and treated immediately in order to avoid potentially life-changing or fatal outcomes. On this page, paramedics will find a collection of our resources which may be of use to them in identifying and treating adrenal crises.

   By ADSHG, January 14, 2016

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5. Anaesthetists & surgeons

   The ADSHG surgical guidelines offer illustrative guidance for major and minor surgery procedures with information of relevance to both surgeons and anaesthetists who are treating steroid-dependent patients. It is important to recognise the physical stress of any invasive surgical procedure and to ensure that adequate glucocorticoid cover is provided throughout.

   By ADSHG, January 21, 2016

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6. Dentists

   The ADSHG surgical guidelines offer illustrative guidance for major and minor dental procedures. It is important to recognise the physical stress of any invasive dental procedure and to ensure that adequate glucocorticoid cover is provided for steroid-dependent patients.

   By ADSHG, June 6, 2016

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7. Endocrinologists

   Endocrinologists play a key role in ensuring the correct diagnosis and ongoing treatment of people with adrenal insufficiency. The ADSHG works with leading endocrinologists in the field of adrenal medicine through our Addison’s Clinical Advisory Panel to produce clinical guidelines, write medical commentaries and review our publications to ensure they are accurate and up to date with the latest medical knowledge.

    

   There are a number of ways that the ADSHG can assist endocrinologists to support their steroid-dependent patients.

   By ADSHG, June 12, 2016

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8. GP practices

   The GP's role is an important one for the early identification and diagnosis of Addison's disease as well as the ongoing patient care for those with the condition. Guidance information for GPs is available for diagnosing and caring for the person with Addison's and this is produced by the ADSHG Clinical Advisory Panel.

   By webmaster, January 14, 2016

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9. Medical research interests

   The ADSHG gets regular approaches from researchers seeking assistance in recruiting participants for clinical trials, longitudinal or prospective studies and other forms of medical research.

   By ADSHG, June 14, 2016

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10. Publications for Addison's patients

    The Addison’s Disease Self-Help Group, with the support and guidance of its Clinical Advisory Panel, publishes free education materials for people with Addison's regarding the treatment and management of Addison's. Read them here...

    By ADSHG, January 20, 2016

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