Best practice in primary care pathology: review 9. Issue 9 (26th January 2007)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Smellie, W S A; Shaw, N; Bowlees, R; Taylor, A; Howell-Jones, R; McNulty, C A M
• Is Part Of: Journal of clinical pathology. Volume 60:Issue 9(2007)
• Page Start: 966
• Page End: 974
• Publication Date: 2007-01-26
• Subjects: 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; Pathology -- Periodicals; Pathology, Molecular -- Periodicals; 616.0705
• DOI: 10.1136/jcp.2006.044883
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0021-9746

Abstract

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.