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ea0020p601 | Neuroendocrinology, Pituitary and Behaviour | ECE2009

From the horse’s mouth: recommendations to improve care for pituitary patients. Results from a survey on pituitary patients’ satisfaction with information and support from healthcare professionals

Jackson Sue , Morris Marianne , Murray Jane , Woods Tony

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 (HCPs). 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. the pituitary foundation).M...