Weight loss
Weight loss tasks:
- Scenario to consider: A 65 year old presents with unexplained weight loss:
What are the differential diagnoses, what questions might you ask, what are the RED FLAG symptoms, what is important on examination,?
Review readings and videos.
Consider reading up on some specific diagnoses (malignancy, malabsorption, ) for example on, www.patient.co.uk or CKS e,g. https://cks.nice.org.uk/search/?q=weight%20loss
Choose how best to explore in your tutorial e.g.
Jamboard review of differential diagnoses, history questions and points of examination
role-play with GP as unexplained weight loss patient
watch the Virtual Primary Care video(s) below and explore learning points from the consultation and further reading - you may want to select a part of the video for discussion to watch together in the tutorial
Please review the materials and activities outlined below:
Read this article to learn more about 'Unintended Weight Loss: what's the diagnosis'
You will find out about
When and why causes of unintentional weight loss should be explored
possible causes of unintentional weight loss
aspects to consider in the diagnosis and management of conditions where unintentional weight loss may feature.
Recommended videos
1) Clinically speaking (you can search with term 'weight loss' for other videos)
https://speakingclinically.co.uk/videos/follicular-lymphoma-1/
2) Virtual Primary Care (suggested generic questions)
A woman with malaise and weight loss https://vpc.medicalschoolscouncil.org.uk/staff/videos/108
See resources and questions attached to this video