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Request a Free Copy of 2017 Turner Syndrome Patient Care Guidelines Summary
Interested in learning about Turner Syndrome as a medical professional, caregiver, or patient? This booklet is a great place to start!
This 7 page soft cover booklet summarizes medical information in language suitable for patients and caregivers.
The “Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Care of Girls and Women with Turner Syndrome- Brief Synopsis” is a free booklet that provides a summary of the main points from the 2017 report for medical professionals about indicators of Turner Syndrome and patient treatment. This is a valuable resource for those interested in familiarizing themselves with Turner Syndrome, as it presents a comprehensive overview in an easy to read manner. We urge anyone in the medical field to review this information so you may be better prepared to diagnose Turner Syndrome based on the typical symptoms and characteristics, as well as being empowered to provide quality care for girls with the disorder.
The main points addressed in the booklet include:
- Introduction
- Diagnosis and Genetics of TS
- Growth and Puberty
- Fertility and Assisted Reproductive Technologies
- Cardiovascular Health Issues in TS
- Health Surveillance for Associated Health Issues Throughout Life
- Transition from Pediatric to Adult Care
- Neurocognition and Behavior
- Optimizing Care Across the Lifespan
Please complete the following order form to request your copy. We ask that you provide a donation to support the service of educational information and to cover shipping costs. You are urged to redistribute this copy when you have completed reviewing it, so the information may be passed along among the population of medical professionals and caregivers.
If you would like to research Turner Syndrome more, please reference the full text document at https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28705803, and you may also find additional resources from the Turner Syndrome Foundation at https://turnersyndromefoundation.org/professionals/.
