A little learning.
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.
Millar
Barbara
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D000328:Adult; D002568:Certification; D002983:Clinical Competence; D003919:Diabetes Insipidus / Q000175:diagnosis; D003951:Diagnostic Errors; D042241:Early Diagnosis; D004704:Endocrinology / Q000193:education; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009720:Nurse Clinicians / Q000193:education / Q000458:organization & administration*; D024802:Nurse's Role; D047748:Pituitary ACTH Hypersecretion / Q000175:diagnosis; D010900:Pituitary Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy