Giant cell arteritis: Always keep it in your head - PMRGCAuk

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Giant cell arteritis: Always keep it in your head

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I enjoyed this article, however, I generally like re-reading (and having) such reference material available... you may find it rudimentary.

bpac.org.nz/BPJ/2013/June/a...

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This is one of my bookmarked files - together with the Quick paper ,they really are recommended reading for any GPs who need educating about PMR and GCA.

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Marijo1951 in reply to PMRpro

I agree with that. If only my GP had read it. I still shudder when I think he apparently had never heard of GCA and that it was 4 months before I got to see a rheumatologist. It's disgraceful that people are still losing their sight because of this kind of ignorance. Well, he's retired and I can't pretend that I miss him.

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PMRproAmbassador in reply to Marijo1951

Think there are a few who would echo you about theirs ;)

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SheffieldJane

Very clear, thank you for posting.

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