Publisher's Synopsis
Guidelines Pocketcards are multifold pocketcards containing society-endorsed, evidence-based treatment guidelines in a brief algorithmic format that is most preferred by practising clinicians, quality managers, nurses, educators, and medical students. The Androgen Deficiency Syndromes Guidelines Pocketcard is endorsed by the Endocrine Society and is based on their latest guidelines. This practical quick-reference tool contains screening guides, a diagnostic algorithm, drug therapy, dosing information, and patient monitoring and counselling points. It provides all that is needed to make accurate clinical decisions at the point of care including key points; screening and diagnosis; signs and symptoms tables; diagnosis algorithm; treatment recommendations; monitoring for therapeutic effect and potential adverse effects; current medication tables with brand and generic names; and detailed drug information including strengths, formulations, and comments. Applications include point-of-care, education, QI interventions, clinical trials, medical reference, and clinical research.