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Society for Endocrinology BES 2022

Harrogate, United Kingdom
14 Nov 2022 - 16 Nov 2022

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SfE BES is returning to Harrogate in 2022. Join with endocrine specialists from across the UK and beyond for the Society for Endocrinology's flagship meeting.

Poster Presentations

Nursing Practice

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Incidence of COVID-19 in People with Primary Adrenal Insufficiency in the UK and Reported Self-Management - A prospective study

Shepherd Lisa , Carrick-Sen Debbie , Arlt Wiebke , Swift Amelia , Tahrani Abd

Background: People with Primary adrenal insufficiency (PAI) were identified as a vulnerable group by the UK government during the COVID-19 pandemic. Hence our aim was to evaluate the incidence of COVID-19, and associated adrenal crisis (AC) in people with PAI in the UK.Methods: A prospective observational study of patients with PAI was performed between January-June 2022. Participants were recruited via the Addison’s Disease Self Help Group. Diagnos...

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Our Grampian experience of establishing an endocrine nurse specialist service within the Gender identity clinic

Stirling Claire , Dymott Jane , McGeoch Susan

Background: People wanting to access gender affirming hormone therapy (GAHT) as part of gender affirming treatments are increasing in number and often face long waiting lists. Nationally there is often limited and inconsistent endocrine support for this group. As a result people often feel unsupported and confused in their treatment journey. (In 2019 we set up a dedicated endocrine clinic within the Grampian GIC (gender identity clinic), with the specific remit to see all peop...

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Use of Health Literacy Tools to Improve Written Information for Patients with or at Risk of Adrenal Insufficiency

Shepherd Lisa , Asia Miriam , Breen Louise

Background: The National Patient Safety Alert (2020) and introduction of the NHS Steroid Emergency Card has led to the development of guidelines, publications and patient information, aiming to improve safety and management of adrenal insufficiency and prevention of adrenal crisis. Health Education England (HEE), ‘Plain English’ and NHS England guidance recommends patient information is accessible and clear to a broad range of people, to ensure patients are fully awa...

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Transforming ‘Late Effects’ care post Covid-19

McGoldrick Sophie , Crown Anna

Childhood cancer survivors are a growing population. Lifelong endocrine follow up is essential for brain tumour and bone marrow transplant survivors who received radiotherapy. Patients attending the ‘late effects’ clinic have investigations coordinated with an annual appointment including endocrine bloods, urine protein:creatinine ratio, blood pressure and weight. The Covid-19 pandemic necessitated appointments to be telephone. Patients were asked to arrange their an...