What is it about?
Consultation in the out of hours setting of presentation with differential diagnosis of Lyme Disease. Review of consultation models with emphasis on their use by advanced nurse practitioners and non-medical prescribers. Pharmacological management of Lyme Disease and recommendations.
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Why is it important?
Lyme disease can result in increased mortality and morbidity if it is not identified promptly and appropriately managed with pharmacological treatment. Lifestyle advise on limited exposure to the ticks that carry Lyme Disease can minimise potential of a tick bite.
Perspectives
This is a clinical review developed from common presentations dealt with by the first author whilst employed as a primary care trainee advanced practitioner within a rural area.
Dr Sonya MacVicar
Edinburgh Napier University
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This page is a summary of: Consultation in out-of-hours practice: a clinical review of Lyme disease, Practice Nursing, December 2022, Mark Allen Group,
DOI: 10.12968/pnur.2022.33.12.502.
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