What is included in an iron consultation?
- Identify symptoms of iron deficiency
- Discussion on recent blood results from the last 8 weeks and how those apply to the symptom experience
- Identify the cause of the iron deficiency and suggest ways to limit the cause from reoccurring
- Explain the mechanism of iron deficiency and how oral iron and intravenous iron replace the deficit
- Discussion on the risks and benefits of intravenous iron
- Provide an opportunity to ask questions
- Post infusion support
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