2 hours
GPs,GP trainees
Anaemia in old age: common presentations
This extended, in-depth, case-based module covers the diagnosis and management of anaemia in older patients. It contains practical advice for GPs on decision-making when investigating and treating older patients with anaemia, with a focus on medical ethics.
Learning outcomes
After completing this module you should be able to:
- Know the common causes of anaemia in old age
- Appreciate the recommended investigations for patients with anaemia, in particular iron deficiency anaemia
- Weigh up the risks and benefits of investigations and communicate this to patients and their families
- Treat the common causes of anaemia in old age
- Know when to refer patients with anaemia to a specialist.
Peer reviewed by:
Kyra Neubauer
Release date
14 Jan 2011
Editorially reviewed date
02 Jul 2018
Accreditation
Accreditor | credit | Accreditation statement |
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Azerbaijan: The Scientific-Medical Council of the Ministry of Health of Azerbaijan Republic | 2 credits, 2:00 hours | The Scientific-Medical Council of the Ministry of Health of Azerbaijan Republic has assigned 2 hours of CPD/CME credit to this module. |
BMJ Learning | 2 credits, 2:00 hours | BMJ Learning has assigned two hours of credit to this module. |
Karnataka Medical Council | 1 credit, 1:00 hour | Karnataka Medical Council (KMC) has assigned 1 hour of CPD/CME credit to this module. |
Lam Dong Medical College | 2 credits, 2:00 hours | Lam Dong Medical College has assigned 2 hours of CPD/CME credit to this module. |
The Ministry of Internally Displaced Persons from Occupied Territories, Health, Labour and Social Affairs of Georgia | 2 credits, 2:00 hours | The Ministry of Internally Displaced Persons from Occupied Territories, Health, Labour and Social Affairs of Georgia has assigned 2 hours of CPD/CME credit to this module. |
Ukrainian Ministry of Health | 1 credit, 2:00 hours | Ukrainian Ministry of Health has assigned 2 hours of CPD/CME credit to this module. |