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Diagnosing Addison's: a guide for GPs

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

 

 

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About the ADSHG & what we do

Our two page publication About the Addison's disease self-help group describes the work of ADSHG

 

 

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Gilmore review - 28-day prescriptions 

In its submission to the Gilmore review of prescription charges, the ADSHG recommended that prescription charging could be phased out in a cost-neutral way by placing patients with long-term medication dependencies on three-six month repeat prescriptions, as appropriate.

 

 

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So close to dying

Tracy was very ill with the classic symptoms of Addison's disease.  Despite this, her local hospital sent her home in the belief that she had "a dietary problem".  Tracy's story is a reminder that Addison's disease remains rare enough to be easily overlooked by general medical practitioners, until it is severely advanced.

 

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Working with the media: Guidelines & Objectives

We endeavour to maintain the highest standards of accuracy in ADSHG publications and we expect mass media outlets to do the same. The ADSHG has developed a set of guidelines governing its contacts with the media.

 

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