Pituitary disease affects around 70,000 people in the UK but health professionals seem to know little about it. Barbara Millar discovers a training course that is attracting nurses from all over the world
Diseases of the pituitary can have far-reaching effects but are often diagnosed late.
The Society of Endocrinology offers a three-day specialist course.
Education in endocrine disorders for nurses and doctors is lacking, with the exceptions of diabetes mellitus and thyroid disease.
Specialist nurses are not always available.
Nursing Standard. 20, 37, 20-22. doi: 10.7748/ns.20.37.20.s25
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