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UCLH Members Meet Pituitary disorders UCLH Department of Diabetes & Endocrinology 15 th November 2016 The pituitary journey- behind the scenes of a multidisciplinary team Dr Umaira Aziz, SpR in Endocrinology Dr Umasuthan

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UCLH Members Meet

Pituitary disorders UCLH Department of Diabetes & Endocrinology 15th November 2016

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The pituitary journey- behind the scenes of a multidisciplinary team

Dr Umaira Aziz, SpR in Endocrinology
Dr Umasuthan Srirangalingam, Consultant Endocrinologist
Miss Joan Grieve, Consultant Neurosurgeon
Inma Serrano, Clinical pituitary nurse Specialist
Afizah Nobeebux, Specialist nurse in Endocrinology
Dr Stephanie Baldeweg, Consultant Endocrinologist

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Program

An introduction into the healthy pituitary gland and its hormones The pituitary gland: what can go wrong? Pituitary surgery The role of the specialist pituitary nurse Lifestyle and pituitary disease The pituitary journey- how to navigate your condition Questions and Answers

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A pituitary experience: can we make it more positive ?

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Ingredients

Patient
Medical/ surgical team
Hospital
Treatment(s)
Future

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The Patient

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The patient’s journey

Long
Complicated
Not pleasant
Not of my own choosing
Uncertainties all along
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The patient’s journey starts

Dentist
GP
Orthopaedic surgeon
Psychiatrist
Optician/ ophthalmologist
Friends
A stranger on the bus/ train/golf course
Casualty/ ER
Internet

The Patient

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Patient meets the team

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The team

Biochemist
Pathologist
Specialist Nurse
Consultant Endocrinologist
Staff Nurses
Junior doctors
Porters
Theatre staff
Receptionist
Consultant Neurosurgeon
Radiologist
Ophthalmologist
Radiotherapist
Pharmacist
Secretary

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The team

Biochemist
Specialist Nurse
Consultant Endocrinologist
Consultant Neurosurgeon
Staff Nurses
Junior doctors
Theatre staff
Receptionist
Pathologist
Radiologist
Ophthalmologist
Radiotherapist
Pharmacist
Secretary

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The Patient The Team

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Tip No 1: Join the team

The Team

A pituitary experience: can we make it more positive?

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A pituitary experience: can we make it more positive?

Tip No 2: Check who is who

How experienced are they?
Are they familiar with your notes/ story ?
Who is making the decisions?
Will they discuss with the consultant ?
Can you meet the Consultant?
How will you hear of the outcome?

The Team

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The endocrinologist’s journey

Medical students 5-6 years Pre-registration House Officers 1 year Senior House Officers (SHO) 2-4 years Specialist Registrars (SpR)

Diabetes, bone disease, fertility, pituitary, oncology, thyroid, pregnancy, general internal medicine

5-8 years Consultants Total training 13-19 years Experience as consultant 1-30 years

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The place / the visit

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Specialised centres in the UK
1- 2 dedicated surgeons
Joint pituitary clinic with surgeons and

endocrinologists

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A pituitary experience: can we make it more positive?

Tip No 3: Check the place out

Is this a specialist centre?
Is your surgeon doing most of the