Early diagnosis, referral and intervention are key to managing children with autism spectrum disorder. GPs are fundamental in co-ordinating multidisciplinary care and evolving treatment plans across the patient’s lifespan.
Most children recover from this condition by the end of primary school, but corticosteroid phobia continues to be a significant barrier to effective treatment.
Kylan Pathmanathan, Kimberly Loh, Kelly Morgan, Helen I. Keen
Despite effective pharmacotherapy, management of gout remains suboptimal. GPs play an important role in primary care-led management of gout and in helping to improve patient outcomes.
Helping adults with constipation involves education, good communication, advice on lifestyle, pharmacological therapy sometimes and more invasive treatments only rarely.
Ensuring vaccinations are up-to-date and missed doses are completed should be considered a standard preventive health activity for the adolescent patient in general practice.
A holistic assessment and encouragement to engage in healthy lifestyle behaviour are recommended for men concerned about low testosterone levels in the setting of older age or illness. Testosterone therapy is only warranted in those with androgen deficiency due to underlying hypothalamic, pituitary or testicular disorders.
