ENDOCRINOLOGY — Follow‑up cadence preview

Endocrine care is longitudinal, data‑driven, and highly dependent on consistent follow‑up. This preview gives clinicians a simple, predictable cadence for common endocrine conditions — helping reduce uncertainty, prevent care gaps, and improve patient outcomes.

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Sample preview

This preview includes:

• a clear follow‑up cadence for common endocrine conditions

• high‑value micro‑skills for setting expectations

• a patient‑ready script clinicians can use immediately

The full Endocrinology module includes advanced follow‑up pathways, lab‑timing templates, and chronic‑care communication scripts.

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Follow-up cadence

• 1. Diabetes (Type 1 & Type 2)

  • Stable control: every 3 months

  • Medication changes: 4–6 weeks

  • CGM or pump adjustments: 2–4 weeks

  • New diagnosis: 2–4 weeks

  💡 Pro tip

  • Use a “data‑driven cadence”: “We’ll meet again in 3 months because that’s when your next A1c will give us meaningful information.”

  • This reduces unnecessary visits and improves adherence. ✔️

• 2. Hypothyroidism

  • Stable dose: every 6–12 months

  • Recent dose change: 6–8 weeks

  • Pregnancy or TTC: every 4 weeks

  💡 Pro tip

  • Anchor the cadence to physiology: “Thyroid levels take about 6 weeks to stabilize after a dose change, so that’s when we’ll recheck.”

  • Patients understand the timing and message less often.✔️

• 3. Hyperthyroidism

  • Active treatment phase: every 4–6 weeks

  • Dose stabilization: every 2–3 months

  • Post‑remission monitoring: every 6–12 months

  💡 Pro tip

  • Use a “tight‑to‑loose” cadence: frequent visits early, then gradually space out.

  • This helps patients feel supported during the unstable phase. ✔️

• 4. PCOS

  • Lifestyle or medication changes: 8–12 weeks

  • Cycle regulation monitoring: every 3–6 months

  • Metabolic monitoring: every 6–12 months

  💡 Pro tip

  • Set expectations early: “Cycle changes take a few months to show up — we’ll check in at the 3‑month mark.”

  • This prevents premature worry and unnecessary messaging. ✔️

• 5. Adrenal disorders

  • Stable adrenal insufficiency: every 6–12 months

  • Dose adjustments: 4–6 weeks

  • Stress‑dosing review: annually or after major illness

  💡 Pro tip

  • Use a “safety cadence”: “We’ll review your stress‑dosing plan yearly so you always know exactly what to do.”

  • This reinforces safety and reduces crisis‑driven visits. ✔️

• 6. Osteoporosis

  • Stable therapy: every 12 months

  • After starting or changing therapy: 3–6 months

  • DEXA timing: every 1–2 years

  💡 Pro tip

  • Explain the long timeline: “Bone density changes slowly, so yearly follow‑up is appropriate.”

  • Patients appreciate understanding why visits are spaced out. ✔️

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Script examples

⭐ Patient‑ready follow‑up script

• “Here’s what to expect for follow‑up:

  • We’ll check in again in ____ because that’s when your labs, symptoms, and medication changes will give us meaningful information.

  • If anything changes sooner — especially new symptoms or worsening patterns — send me a quick update or call the clinic so we can adjust earlier.”

⭐ Full example (using the cadence)

• “For your thyroid dose change, we’ll recheck in 6 weeks because that’s how long it takes for your levels to stabilize.

• After that, if everything looks good, we can space visits out to every 6–12 months.

• If you notice new symptoms before then, send me a quick update so we can adjust sooner.”

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Next steps

Explore the full Endocrinology module for lab‑timing templates, chronic‑care pathways, and advanced follow‑up scripts.