Down's syndrome: clinical review![]() ![]() Content developed by MIMS Learning http://www.mimslearning.co.uk/ INTRODUCTIONDown's syndrome is one of the most common genetic causes of developmental disability, and in the UK, around 60,000 people are living with Down's syndrome. Improvements in managing associated medical problems, especially congenital cardiac abnormalities, mean more babies survive and adults are living longer. Life expectancy at birth has increased fivefold in the past 50 years and is now 60 years in the UK. As a result, general practice nurses are more likely to have patients with Down’s syndrome in their clinics, and an understanding of the condition is essential. This module, developed in association with the Nottingham Down syndrome children’s service, outlines the aetiology of Down’s syndrome, the screening process and the role of the GPN in the management of comorbidities both in childhood and adulthood. Key learning points for healthcare professionals include when to conduct assessments for cardiac, thyroid and gastrointestinal disease. LEARNING OBJECTIVESOn completion of this module, you should be better able to:
AUTHORSDr Esther Corker, consultant paediatrician, Sherwood Forest Hospital Foundation Trust, Dr Claire McCall, associate specialist, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust and Dr Liz Marder, consultant paediatrician, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. This resource is provided at an intermediate level by MIMS Learning. Read the article and reflect on what you have learned, then answer the test questions at the end. Complete the resource to obtain a certificate of completion to include in your revalidation portfolio. You should record the time spent on this resource in your CPD log. PRACTICE NURSE FEATURED ARTICLESDetecting developmental delay Dr Mary Lowth |
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