The Guideline and Quick Reference Guide are available to download in Acrobat pdf format (info). Quick Reference Guide (276K) Guideline (923K).

• Update to printed guideline
• Key to evidence statements and grades of recommendations

1. Introduction
2. Risk Factors for Osteoporosis
3. Measurement, diagnosis & monitoring
4. Non-Pharmacological interventions
5. Hormone Replacement Therapy and osteoporosis
6. Pharmacological management
7. Economics and service provision
8. Implementation, audit & research
9. Information for discussion with patients and carers
10. Development of the guideline

• Annex 1: Glossary
• Annex 2: Model DXA Report
• Annex 3: Estimated annual cost of providing a DXA service
• Annex 4: Calculate your calcium
• Annex 5: Management of glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis in men and women
• References

Additional Information

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Internet links

• Age Concern Scotland
• National Osteoporosis Society
• Health Scotland
• Osteoporosis in Scotland