General Endocrinology presentations in primary care

This webinar will have a case based focus to illustrate a variety of general endocrinology presentations in primary care, their assessment, management and referral pathways . There will be time for Q & A.

Presenters Dr Brett Sillars:

• Clinical Director, Endocrinology, Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service
• Dr Edwin Kruys: General Practice Liaison Officer, Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service

Learning outcomes:

• Review the interpretation and management of abnormal calcium, PTH, vitamin D tests, and when to refer (HealthPathways: Hypercalcaemia);
• Review the interpretation of other common endocrinology pathology tests in general practice;
• Discuss the management of hyperthyroidism, thyroid enlargement and thyroid nodules (HealthPathways: Hyperthyroidism, Thyroid nodules);
• Describe the management of adrenal insufficiency and adrenal nodules (HealthPathways: Non-acute endocrinology assessment).

This activity has RACGP and ACRRM points pending