Endocrine Abstracts

Research suggests regular assessment of steroid replacement therapy (SRT) is important to avoid over replacement. Also patients need regular educational updates to optimise management of SRT during illness.Over a three-month period (2004) we surveyed SRT and knowledge in patients with primary or secondary hypoadrenalism. Patients were given a questionnaire when attending clinic. We assessed type of SRT, dose and timing; compliance with medication; patien...