title: Endocrine assessment: red flags for those on the front lines.
abstract: The endocrine assessment tool provided in this article is designed to increase awareness of specific signs and symptoms linked to endocrine disease, incorporate appropriate questions in the assessment process, ascertain the effect of the illness on the patient's life, and lay the groundwork for establishing a therapeutic plan of care.
authors.forename: T C
authors.initials: TC
authors.lastname: Loriaux
mesh_terms: D002319:Cardiovascular System / Q000503:physiopathology; D004700:Endocrine System Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000451:nursing / Q000503:physiopathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008487:Medical History Taking; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000503:physiopathology; D009141:Musculoskeletal System / Q000503:physiopathology; D009460:Neurologic Examination; D010808:Physical Examination / Q000451:nursing; D012735:Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological / Q000503:physiopathology; D012867:Skin / Q000503:physiopathology