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Clinical Practice Guidelines

  • Diabetes Mellitus: new presentation
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Diabetes_Mellitus__new_presentation/
    , when diabetes autoantibodies are negative: Type 2 diabetes: obesity, acanthosis nigricans, strong …) in discussion with a paediatric specialist Most cases of diabetes in children are due to Type 1 diabetes … mellitus The possibility of other types of diabetes should be considered in the following circumstances …
  • Abdominal pain - chronic
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Abdominal_pain_-_chronic/
    – foul-smelling Bloating Nausea, loss of appetite DKA /first presentation of Type 1 Diabetes Excessive thirst … history and contraception (if relevant) Family history of IBD or coeliac disease HEADSSS screen Functional … likely if there are red flags Condition : Key features : Constipation Infrequent stools (<=2 stools/week …
  • Contraception
    www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/Contraception/
    behaviour, including risk of sexual abuse Current and past contraceptive use (type, frequency) Past history … Investigations Baseline investigations are not usually required Consider STI screen if sexually active … Copper IUD Releases small amount of copper continuously Effective for 5-10 years depending on type Over …