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Ep 24 – Key considerations when prescribing steroids
Ep 24 – Key considerations when prescribing steroids
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Length:
33 minutes
Released:
Apr 20, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Steroids are prescribed for a range of health conditions. In this podcast, which has been recorded for Chronic Conditions Month 2021, Dr Steve Holmes (Clinical Respiratory Lead for NHS Somserset) and Dr Kevin Fernando (GP Partner at North Berwick Health Centre and Education Director for GPnotebook Education) discuss the factors that primary care clinicians need to be aware of when prescribing these drugs. What are the most common side effects with steroid use? What do clinicians need to do to minimise the risk of adrenal crisis when withdrawing steroids? What should sick-day guidance look like for people on long-term steroid treatment? How vigilant do clinicians need to be for steroid-induced diabetes?More information on Chronic Conditions month can be found here.Access episode show notes containing key references and take-home points at: https://gpnotebook.com/en-GB/podcasts/diabetes-and-endocrinology/ep-24-key-considerations-when-prescribing-steroids.Did you know? With GPnotebook Pro, you can earn CPD credits by tracking the podcast episodes you listen to. Learn more.
Released:
Apr 20, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (100)
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