Endocrinology
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Conditions
Tier 1comprehensive depth
Acute metabolic derangements
Diabetes mellitus and its complications
Thyroid disease
Tier 2understand these
Gender dysphoria and management of transgender patients🔒1 exam
Multiple endocrine neoplasia🔒6 examNeuroendocrine tumours🔒Parathyroid disease🔒5 examPituitary disease🔒3 examThyroid disease, such as thyroid malignancy🔒13 examAnatomy and physiology of the endocrine system🔒Autoimmunity and genetics as they relate to hormone disease🔒3 examInborn errors of metabolism (IEMs)🔒Management of glucocorticoid therapy, including pharmacology and physiology🔒3 examMetabolic cycles such as Krebs cycle🔒Nutrition in relation to conditions, such as diabetes mellitus, obesity, and osteoporosis🔒Pharmacology of major drug classes used to treat diabetes, osteoporosis, and syndromes of hormonal excess or deficiency🔒
Processes of sexual differentiation, growth, development, puberty, reproduction, and ageing
Antibody testing for autoimmune endocrine disease
Diagnostic tests for bone and mineral metabolism disorders (interpret results in the context of serum, urine calcium, and phosphate levels)
Fluid and electrolyte balance investigations🔒Gastrointestinal hormone levels🔒1 exam
Imaging of endocrine organs (to assess structure)
Imaging of endocrine organs (to assess structure)
🔒 cultural, linguistic, and religious influences on management, such as traditional foods, attitudes to weight, and fasting periods🔒 design of medication regimens appropriate to patients’ social support, coping skills, comorbidities, and life expectancy🔒 epidemiology and challenges of management in Māori and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples🔒 multidisciplinary approach to management and the roles of diabetes educator, dietician, podiatry, psychologist, and other allied health professionals🔒 practical and psychological aspects of blood glucose monitoring and insulin therapy, including needle phobia, safe use and disposal of sharps, hypoglycaemia, and driving or occupational issues🔒 psychosocial factors impacting the care of young adult patients with diabetes transitioning from paediatric care🔒 regular screening for complications4🔒 targets for glycaemic control and other metabolic parameters2
🔒 investigations and lifestyle counselling for obese patients and the role of surgery (restrictive and malabsorptive procedures) in managing severe cases of obesity🔒 potential public health and personal health consequences, both physical and psychological, of the obesity epidemic🔒 principles of healthy nutrition and physical activity throughout the lifespan🔒 refeeding management in chronically undernourished patients and in the case of starvation
Postoperative management of patients after endocrine surgery