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ea0025p68 | Clinical biochemistry | SFEBES2011

Improving communication in clinical care: a re-audit of an Endocrinology and Diabetes GP e-mail advisory service following commissioning

Alberts Barbara , Walker Neil , Karavitaki Niki , Levy Jonathan , Wass John

Introduction and aim: An e-mail based GP advisory service was launched by the authors centre in 2005. The PCT commissioned the service in July 2009. Enquiries are handled by specialist registrars with consultant supervision. The charge is £23/enquiry.Pre-commissioning, annual audits demonstrated an efficient and popular service, enhancing communication links between primary and secondary/tertiary care.We re-audited the s...

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ea0094p236 | Neuroendocrinology and Pituitary | SFEBES2023

Desmopressin prescribing in Arginine Vasopressin (AVP) Deficiency at University Hospitals of Leicester: a further case for a name change from Diabetes Insipidus

Morrison Amy , Fleming Suzannah , Goldney Jonathan , Levy Miles , Patel Tabassum

Background: Cranial diabetes insipidus (DI) is characterised by the inability to produce ADH (antidiuretic hormone) also known as AVP (arginine vasopressin) resulting in uncontrolled diuresis. Desmopressin is a synthetic form of AVP used to treat this. Treatment errors can lead to dehydration and hypernatremia which can be life-threatening. In view of recent literature suggesting current concerns with Desmopressin administration worldwide, Diabetes Insipidus i...

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Improving communication in clinical care: a re-audit of an Endocrinology and Diabetes GP e-mail advisory service following commissioning

Desmopressin prescribing in Arginine Vasopressin (AVP) Deficiency at University Hospitals of Leicester: a further case for a name change from Diabetes Insipidus

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