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ea0028p268 | Pituitary | SFEBES2012

Local v National - comparing results of a 2010 local survey on pituitary patients’ satisfaction with information and support from healthcare professionals to 2008 nationwide survey data

Jackson Sue , Baker Daniel , Crown Anna

Introduction: Pituitary conditions are rare and diagnosis may be slow because symptoms are ambiguous. The treatment may be a combination of surgery, radiotherapy and medication so patients see many healthcare professionals. This survey sought to assess patient satisfaction with the information and support they receive from GPs, endocrinologists, neurosurgeons, radiotherapists, specialist nurses, and other agencies (e.g. Pituitary Foundation (PF)).Method:...