I've been bleeding from the bowels
GP Dr Andrew Knight talks to Dr Kathryn O'Connor about his approach to assessment and management of case study "Serge" who presents saying "I've been bleeding from the bowels". Patient history is important and open questions are especially helpful in complex presentations. Serge has multiple problems including tiredness, constipation and rectal bleeding. Causes of tiredness are many and varied and basic pathology can help exclude an organic cause. Screening for a psychogenic cause is important and the BATHE framework can is a useful method. It is important to address the patient's main concern; in this case "Serge" is conc...
Source: Australian Family Physician audio - October 31, 2008 Category: Primary Care Authors: The Royal Australian College Of General Practitioners Tags: Podcasts Source Type: podcasts
Palliation of symptoms other than pain
Dr Jane Fischer talks about palliation of symptoms other than pain (including dyspnoea, nausea, constipation, and depression) in people with cancer and other diseases (Source: Australian Family Physician audio)
Source: Australian Family Physician audio - September 30, 2006 Category: Primary Care Authors: The Royal Australian College Of General Practitioners Tags: Podcasts Source Type: podcasts
