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Joined February 2020
New page on Ketamine added to RefHelp outlining potential complications (immediate and urological), management, referral guidelines and much more: https://t.co/ErNZya6SxF This was discussed at the recent PLIG session. To watch the recording please see:
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Ref Talks Recordings Archive All the Ref Talks webinars are recorded, and with the growing popularity of online viewers, we are archiving all the previous talks here for viewers to access at any...
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The last webinar of our autumn series is General Surgery. We are pleased to have some of the Consultant Surgeons from RIE present on when & how to refer hernias & gallstones. Register now: https://t.co/KhqF4Fzmf0
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Watch the RefHelp team's presentation at the recent Grand Rounds to know "How we can assist you". The recording is available on the https://t.co/iEJx6yNGUD website under 'Events'. You can get a login to access by emailing med.website@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk.
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New page on Microbiology added to RefHelp covering details to contact the lab, for clinical advice, antimicrobial prescribing advice, infectious diseases and more:
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Microbiology is concerned with the detection, isolation and identification of microbes in clinical samples. Further information on our service can be found at: Microbiology | Edinburgh and Lothians...
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Recently updated Laboratory services page on RefHelp has information particularly relevant to primary care including contact details, advice about specimens & results, and much more! Please see here:
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Information on the laboratory services is available through the main Lothian laboratory website.Sections of the website particularly relevant to primary care include: WHICH BLOOD TUBE FOR WHICH TEST...
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Tips for initial assessment of delayed puberty in girls including link to growth charts and criteria for referral:
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Delayed puberty in girls is defined as the lack of any pubertal signs by the age of 13 years. The first sign of puberty in girls is breast bud development, accompanied by acceleration in linear...
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RefHelp’s autumn ebulletin is out! This edition features information about the recently updated SCRG, news about the MoE pages, a peek into the recent RefTalks PLIG update and much more! A must read:
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You will find the latest https://apps.nhslothian.scot/files/sites/2/ebulletin-16.pdf RefHelp has been developed to communicate the latest Clinical Guidelines and updates, including COVID related...
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Tips for initial assessment of delayed puberty in girls including link to growth charts and criteria for referral:
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Delayed puberty in girls is defined as the lack of any pubertal signs by the age of 13 years. The first sign of puberty in girls is breast bud development, accompanied by acceleration in linear...
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Contraception services are delivered in Chalmers Centre, Edinburgh. Local clinics are also available across Lothian. For services offered and referral guidelines please check:
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For advice about the full range of contraceptive options, and how to access them in Lothian, please see the Lothian Sexual Health website Contraception services are delivered in Chalmers Centre,...
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A big thank you to Sara Jenks, Sandeep Ramalingam, Crew Scotland team and Catriona Morton for a fantastic PLIG session. The recording will soon be available on RefHelp #watchthisspace
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PLIG GP Lab evening update tonight at 7:30pm! Come and join us for an interesting update on various PLIG projects, ELVIS Study, and interventions for common psychoactive drugs in a GP setting. Registration is still open...See you at the webinar! https://t.co/KhqF4FyOps
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Potential causes of short stature in children are broad ranging, & therefore a careful history & examination are essential to narrow down the possibilities. For helpful info on possible causes, assessments, referral advice, and useful resources please see:
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The potential causes of short stature in children are broad ranging, and therefore a careful history and examination are essential to narrow down the possibilities. Possible causes include: Genetic...
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Precocious puberty in girls is defined as the onset of puberty before the age of 8 years. Tips for initial assessment, indications for referral, and parent information leaflets available here:
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The first sign of centrally driven puberty in girls is breast bud development. This often accompanies acceleration in linear growth. This is considered abnormal when the onset is before the age of 8...
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New RefHelp page on Female Sterilisation. Please note surgery to reverse sterilisation is no longer available in NHS Lothian so the procedure should be considered fully irreversible. Full details here:
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Female Sterilisation is a laparoscopic procedure to occlude or remove the Fallopian tubes, to permanently prevent pregnancy. It is a day case procedure, performed under general anaesthetic. Lifetime...
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Have you registered for the PLIG GP Lab evening update yet? We have Lothian's consultant Biochemist, Virologist, and Guest Speakers from Crew Scotland share their knowledge & expertise! Register here: https://t.co/KhqF4Fzmf0
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Precocious puberty in boys is defined as the onset of puberty before the age of 9 years. Please consider red flag symptoms, such as those of a space occupying lesion, dysmorphic features, or birthmarks. For more tips on initial assessment please see:
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Precocious puberty in boys is defined as the onset of puberty before the age of 9 years. The first sign of puberty in boys is enlargement of the testes, with 4ml volume or higher being in keeping...
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Detailed info on initial assessment, growth charts, and referral advice for delayed puberty in girls.
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Delayed puberty in girls is defined as the lack of any pubertal signs by the age of 13 years. The first sign of puberty in girls is breast bud development, accompanied by acceleration in linear...
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Don't miss the next PLIG GP Lab evening update hosted by RefTalks on the 29th of October. Interesting topics and updates included so register now! https://t.co/KhqF4Fzmf0
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A new drop-in service is available every Friday morning at Howden Health Centre in Livingston from 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM. This is for anyone with an urgent sexual health issue. For more information on Sexual Health Locality Clinics please see here:
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Sexual Health Clinics Please see details of where and when the locality clinics are on the Lothian Sexual Health website. This link can be shared with patients. Lothian Sexual Health clinics are...
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Delayed puberty in boys - to refer or not? Please see referral guidelines on 'Who to Refer' :
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Delayed puberty is defined as the lack of any pubertal signs by the age of 14 years in boys. The first sign of puberty in boys is enlargement of the testes, with 4ml volume or higher being in keeping...
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