Iron deficiency in the elderly

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In this episode:

  • Understand the extent of iron deficiency in older adults and why we see higher rates in this cohort
  • Tiredness is not normal in older adults, do not hesitate to test for iron deficiency
  • How best to investigate and interpret pathology results
  • Iron deficiency is not a diagnosis on its own, a cause must be identified, sometimes in conjunction with a specialist
  • Understand the best ways to treat iron deficiency in your practice including making a follow-up management plan

 

Expert: Clinical A/Prof Pradeep Jayasuriya, General Practitioner

Host: Dr Marita Long, GP and Medical Educator

Total time: 37 mins

 

Last Updated: 21 Feb, 2025

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