Help with decision fatigue when managing all types of anaemia in primary care
Sep 13, 2024
Dive into vital discussions on Wilson's disease, exploring its symptoms and diagnostic strategies in primary care. Learn how to effectively manage various types of anemia while tackling decision fatigue. Discover critical insights on tick-borne encephalitis, including prevention and vaccination guidelines. The hosts also emphasize the importance of continued education for healthcare professionals. Grab your cup of tea and join the conversation for practical tips and engaging stories!
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Nick's Wilson's Test Anecdote
Nick Kendrew shared that he had never requested a serum ceruloplasmin test before and had to look it up recently.
Caroline Green recalled university exams and appreciated refreshing rarely encountered topics like Wilson's disease.
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Understanding Wilson's Disease
Wilson's disease causes intracellular copper buildup due to mutations affecting copper transport.
It can present with liver issues, neurological symptoms, and psychiatric problems, often before age 50.
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Wilson's Testing and Referral Advice
Do not measure free serum copper for Wilson's disease; measure serum ceruloplasmin, which is usually low.
Refer suspected cases to secondary care for confirmation and specialist management.
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Grab your trainers, your dog lead or a cuppa and join us for some free CPD as we have another relaxed round up of recent Red Whale primary care Pearls of wisdom. August was another bumper month of information, meaning that we can’t possibly squeeze it all into one handy sized episode, so in the first of two episodes this month, Caroline and Nik discuss:
Wilson’s disease. How would you go about testing for this? What should you look out for?
How to approach all types of anaemia in primary care. Please share our GEMS with new Team GP members.
Tick-borne encephalitis: when to vaccinate.
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The rest of the Pearls from August will be covered next week along with a new best intentions story to put a smile on your face.
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