HRT regimens and progestogen dosing: time to change our practice?
Sep 20, 2024
Explore the upcoming changes to death certification in England and Wales, which promise increased transparency in healthcare. Delve into the critical discussion on HRT regimens, specifically the importance of progestogen dosing to mitigate endometrial cancer risks. Discover how new guidelines aim to enhance patient safety and care. And enjoy a hilarious listener story about a good deed gone awry, resulting in an unexpected adventure! Tune in for essential insights and community engagement in healthcare.
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Balance Estrogen with Progestogen
Unopposed oestrogen in women with a uterus increases endometrial cancer risk.
Adequate progestogen dosing is essential to balance estrogen in HRT.
insights INSIGHT
Updated Death Certification Rule
We can now complete death certificates if we attended the patient in life and have a cause of death to best knowledge and belief.
Previous 28-day attendance or post-mortem rule is no longer required.
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Role of Medical Examiners
Medical examiners review patient's last 3 months notes to confirm cause of death and safety concerns.
They speak with clinicians and next of kin to clarify and address any issues.
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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 second of two episodes this month, Caroline and Nik discuss:
The national Medical Examiner System- big changes came into play in England and Wales on 9th September 2024. How’s it going for you?
HRT regimens and progestogen dosing: time to change our practice? Unopposed oestrogen can increase the risk of endometrial cancer, so it must be balanced with an adequate dose of progestogen. But what is an adequate dose?
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