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Best practice in primary care pathology: review 9

Abstract

This ninth best-practice review examines two series of common primary care questions in laboratory medicine: (i) potassium abnormalities and (ii) venous leg ulcer microbiology. The review is presented in question-and-answer format, referenced for each question series. The recommendations represent a précis of guidance found using a standardised literature search of national and international guidance notes, consensus statements, health policy documents and evidence-based medicine reviews, supplemented by MEDLINE EMBASE searches to identify relevant primary research documents. They are not standards but form a guide to be set in the clinical context. Most are consensus rather than evidence-based. They will be updated periodically to take account of new information.

  • ACTH, adrenocorticotropic hormone
  • CKD, chronic kidney disease
  • ECG, electrocardiogram
  • eGFR, estimated glomerular filtration rate
  • GMS, General Medical Services
  • HTA, Health Technology Agency
  • best practice
  • primary care
  • interdisciplinary
  • evidence-based medicine

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