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Diagnosing Addison's: a guide for GPs

By: Katherine White Saturday, 30. May 2009

This leaflet, Diagnosing Addison's, has been developed for the ADSHG by our Clinical Advisory Panel, led by Professor John Wass. It outlines the role of the GP in the early detection of Addison's

This leaflet, Diagnosing Addison's, outlines the role of the GP in the early detection of Addison's. It has been developed for the ADSHG by our Clinical Advisory Panel and covers:

1.   Symptoms and clinical signs

2.   GP role in urgent admissions

3.   GP role in patient screening

4.   Primary care investigations

5.   Referral to a secondary specialist

6.   The differential diagnosis

7.   Associated endocrine conditions

8.   Potential pitfalls

9.   Worst outcomes if missed

10. Epidemiology

11. Key questions for the GP

12. GP follow-up

The leaflet is © ADSHG September 2009. It may be copied for personal use or by medical practitioners for the education of their patients. Otherwise it should not be reproduced without written permission of the ADSHG.

Diagnosing Addison's: a guide for GPs

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