Three tools for managing vertigo in the frontline

Authors

Vincent A. Van Vugt
Allison S. Young
Andrew P. Bradshaw
Benjamin Nham
Margot Woods, The University of Notre Dame AustraliaFollow
Miriam S. Welgampola

Publication Details

Van Vugt, V. A., Young, A. S., Bradshaw, A. P., Nham, B., Woods, M., & Welgampola, M. S. (2020). Three tools for managing vertigo in the frontline. Medicine Today, 21 (6), 34-45.

Abstract

Vertigo is a challenging symptom in general practice. With access to three tools – a focused history, eye examination and a management algorithm – a large proportion of vertiginous patients could be managed effectively by GPs. This practical guide seeks to increase the skills and confidence of frontline practitioners when managing vertigo.

Keywords

vertigo, management, general practitioners, GPs

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https://medicinetoday.com.au/2020/june/feature-article/three-tools-managing-vertigo-frontline