Training & Education - Case Studies

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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