ABSTRACT
You are reviewing patients in the medical outpatient clinic. Your next patient has been referred by her general practitioner with the following letter. Please read the letter and then review the patient.
Dear Doctor,
Re: Mrs Elizabeth Chapman
Age: 46 years
Please review and advise on the management of this lady who has been complaining of polydipsia and weight loss. A random finger prick glucose carried out by our practice nurse was 11.4.
Yours sincerely
