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Identifying ID clinical audit: Screening and managing your patients with iron deficiency

Clinical audit | RACGP: 40pts | ACRRM: 6hrs | GPs only

Iron deficiency (ID) is the most common nutritional deficiency in Australia. Management is based on initiation of iron therapy to correct ID, and concurrent diagnosis and management of the underlying cause. This clinical audit aims to improve the management of patients with iron deficiency following oral or IV iron supplementation.

Managing iron deficiency, including iron deficiency anaemia, in adult patients

Hours: 1 | RACGP: 2pts | ACRRM: 1hr

This module aims to educate GPs on the prevalence of ID and IDA in key patient populations, and looks at strategies to diagnose ID and how to interpret pathology reporting. Participants will learn about differences in available treatment approaches including how to initiate IV iron where appropriate.

Proactively identifying and managing iron deficiency in primary care

 SPONSORED | Duration: 07:04

Iron deficiency is the most common nutritional deficiency in Australia and is significantly underdiagnosed, but increased testing and targeted management can improve outcomes. A/Prof Ralph Audehm discusses the proactive identification of patients who may be iron deficient, and outlines useful management methods involving education, diet and iron supplementation.
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