Notes for Primary Care and A&E Nurses: managing Addison's and adrenal insufficiency

Notes for Primary Care and A&E Nurses: managing Addison's and adrenal insufficiency

Folded 8 page colour leaflet designed for you to give to your GP nurses or A&E nurses to ensure they have up-to-date clinical information to support them in managing your care.

It includes;

• An introduction to Addison's disease and adrenal insufficiency
• Treatment of Addison's and adrenal insufficiency
• Sick Day Rules
• Adrenal crisis: signs, treatment
• Inpatient care guidance
• Guidance on the management of newly diagnosed patients
• Pre-discharge checks

This leaflet has been authored by endocrine nursing specialist Lisa Shepherd alongside the ADSHG, and with review by our Clinical Advisory Panel.