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.