Preface Acknowledgements Chapter 1 The Anatomy and Physiology The Endocrine System The Endocrine Organs Endocrine, Paracrine, Exocrine and Autocrine Signalling Hormones The Transportation of Hormones Control of Hormone Release The Physiology of the Endocrine Organs The Hypothalamus and the Pituitary Gland Growth Hormones Prolactin FollicleStimulating Hormone (FSH) and Luteinising Hormone (LH) (gonadotrophins) ThyroidStimulating Hormone (TSH) Adrenocorticotrophic Hormone (ACTH) The Thyroid Gland Parathyroid Glands The Adrenal Glands The Pancreas The Gonads Other Endocrine Glands Conclusion References Glossary of Terms MCQs Chapter 2 Assessment of the Endocrine System Assessing Needs The Patient History Empathy A focused Endocrine Assessment Assessing the Thyroid Gland Conclusion References Glossary of Terms MCQs Chapter 3 Hyperthyroidism The Thyroid Gland Thyroxine and Triiodothyronine Pathophysiological Changes Associated with Hyperthyroidism Epidemiology Risk Factors Clinical Presentation Thyrotoxic Crisis or Storm Clinical Investigations and Diagnosis Clinical Investigations Management Health Teaching Understanding Hyperthyroidism Treatment Options Long-term Management and Follow-up Conclusion References Glossary of Terms MCQs Chapter 4 Hypothyroidism Thyroxine (T4) and Free Thyroxine (freeT4) Pathophysiological changes associated with hypothyroidism Myxoedema Primary and secondary hypothyroidism Epidemiology Risk Factors Clinical presentation Clinical investigations and diagnosis Management Health teaching Conclusion References Glossary of Terms MCQs Chapter 5 Diabetes Mellitus Type 1 Diabetes Type 2 Diabetes Gestational Diabetes Diabetes Insipidus Blood Glucose Regulation Insulin Glucagon Other Factors Influencing Blood Glucose Regulation Pathophysiological Changes Associated with Diabetes Mellitus Epidemiology Risk Factors Clinical Presentation Clinical Investigations and Diagnosis Management Dietary Therapy Non-insulin Therapy Insulin Therapy Monitoring Response to Therapy Physical Activity Education and Self-management Skills Regular Medical Follow-up Psychosocial Support Complications Screening and Prevention Health Teaching Conclusion References Glossary of Terms MCQs Chapter 6 Cushing''s Syndrome Pathophysiological changes associated with Cushing''s Syndrome Epidemiology Risk Factors Clinical Presentation Clinical Investigations and Diagnosis Management Health Teaching Conclusion References Glossary of Terms MCQs Chapter 7 Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Pathophysiological Changes Associated with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Epidemiology Risk Factors Clinical Presentation Clinical Investigations and Diagnosis Diagnostic Criteria Management Health Teaching Conclusion References Glossary of Terms MCQs Chapter 8 Pituitary Tumours The Pituitary Gland: An overview Pituitary Tumours Pathophysiological Changes Associated with Pituitary Tumours. Hypopituitarism and Hyperpituitarism Epidemiology Risk Factors Clinical Presentation Clinical Investigations and Diagnosis Management Observation and Monitoring Medication Therapy Surgery Radiation Therapy Combination Therapy Pituitary Carcinoma Follow-up Care Health Teaching Conclusion References Glossary of Terms MCQs MCQ Answers Index.