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Interactive case studies allow you to practice your skills in
diagnosing, treating and managing hemochromatosis patients.
After completing this module, you will be able to:
- Identify early symptoms of hemochromatosis.
- Order blood tests necessary to assess iron status.
- Identify appropriate treatment options for hemochromatosis patients.
- Order tests used to monitor iron levels before, during, and after
phlebotomy treatments.
- Describe dietary modifications for hemochromatosis patients.
- Make recommendations for family-based detection.
You will review the records of five patients:
- Michael, a middle-aged man with nonspecific
complaints and a suggestive family history.
- Marie, a woman with no significant
family history.
- Claire, a healthy young woman with a
positive family history.
- Patrick, a middle-aged African American
man.
- Jon, a healthy young man with no family
history.
Note: these case studies were written for educational purposes
and are not actual patients. The photographs are not those of actual
patients.
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