Endocrine Abstracts

Background: Adrenal insufficiency (AI) poses a significant health burden on patients, their families, and the healthcare system. Cost of illness for this patient population is four times higher than the general population. Hospital admissions due to adrenal crisis (AC) form a considerable proportion of this cost. Almost 1 in 200 patients die from AC. One in 12 patients with AI are hospitalised at least once a year following an acute AC episode if not treated promptly with pare...

• A 54-year old Lithuanian man presented with symptomatic hyperglycaemia and weight loss.• A diagnosis of new onset diabetes type 2 was confirmed for which he received treatment. In addition, his serum potassium remained low despite of intervention.• CXR was done and showed a bulky right sided hilar mass.• The combination of refractory hypokalaemia, hyperglycaemia, and lung cancer suspicio...

Endocrine nursing practice has been changing, with the advent of more autonomous roles, involving nurse led clinics and independent prescribing, with more complex clinical case management. However, recent research highlights the emphasis on optimum patient care, but scope of practice is not always clear, leading to unequal balance in skills and capabilities, qualifications, and Agenda for Change (AfC) bandings. This study explored the remit, job components, and capabilities of...