Platelet Points: Making Sense of Thrombocytosis #bloodtest #bloodtests

This video refers to guidelines produced by a number of organisations (details below). Please note that the content on this channel reflects my professional interpretation/summary of the guidance and that I am in no way affiliated with, employed by or funded/sponsored by any of them. My name is Fernando Florido and I am a General Practitioner in the United Kingdom. In this episode I cover what to do if thrombocytosis is found, always focusing on what is relevant in Primary Care only. The information is based on Haematological guidance by Camden CCG, Manchester Foundation Trust and King’s Health Partners. I am not giving medical advice; this video is intended for health care professionals, it is only my summary and my interpretation of the guidelines and you must use your clinical judgement. Disclaimer: The Video Content on this channel is for educational purposes and not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read or seen on this YouTube channel. The statements made throughout this video are not to be used or relied on to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent health conditions. In addition, transmission of this Content is not intended to create, and receipt by you does not constitute, a physician-patient relationship with Dr Fernando Florido, his employees, agents, independent contractors, or anyone acting on behalf of Dr Fernando Florido. Tracks: 00:00 – Introduction and welcome 00:27 – Definitions 01:42 – Causes 03:25 – Urgent referral 06:03 – Initial investigations 06:53 – General management / routine referral criteria 07:10 – Thank you and good-bye There is a podcast version of this and other videos that you can access here: Primary Care guidelines podcast: • Redcircle: https://redcircle.com/shows/primary-c... • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5BmqS0O... • Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast... There is a YouTube version of this and other videos that you can access here: • The Practical GP YouTube Channel:    / @practicalgp   My summary of the guidance consulted can be found here: • https://1drv.ms/b/s!AiVFJ_Uoigq0mQ4Zj... The resources consulted can be found here: • Camden CCG guidance: 1456246258-2f3891e610beaa6533f2c0ad7866e776.pdf(Review) - Adobe cloud storage • Manchester Adult anaemia guide: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid... • Manchester Haematology GP guide: https://mft.nhs.uk/app/uploads/2021/0... • King’s Health Partners: https://www.kingshealthpartners.org/a...