Searchable abstracts of presentations at key conferences in endocrinology

ea0015p95 | Clinical practice/governance and case reports | SFEBES2008

Impact of NICE guidelines for adult growth hormone replacement on practice in Scotland

Philip Sam , Howat Isabel , Carson Maggie , Booth Anne , Patterson Catherine , Schofield Christopher , Patrick Alan , Leese Graham , Bevan John , Connell John

Aim: To assess whether adults in Scotland currently receiving growth hormone (GH) meet the NICE criteria for starting and continuing GH replacement.Methods: We surveyed all endocrinologists in Scotland and identified the main centres using GH replacement. A cross-sectional case note review was carried out of all patients commenced on GH.Results: About 208 patients (51% women; 24% professionals, 90% Caucasian) were identified, 69 of...