Endocrine System

This page is not intended to amount to medical advice.  If you have questions about a medical condition, you should check with a physician.

Endocrine glands are those that secrete hormones directly into the blood or lymph and circulate to all parts of the body. Depending on the type of hormone, it can have specific effects on an organ or tissue or general effects on the entire body.

The impact of endocrine disorders on medical malpractice can be multivariate, but most frequently careless or negligent treatment of patients with preexisting diabetes causes many subsequent problems that can give rise to a medical malpractice suit.

American Diabetes Association

National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Diseases

National Organization for Rare Disorders The National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) is a unique federation of voluntary health organizations dedicated to helping people with rare "orphan" diseases and assisting the organizations that serve them. NORD is committed to the identification, treatment, and cure of rare disorders through programs of education, advocacy, research, and service.

The Hormone Foundation The Hormone Foundation is an independent, nonprofit organization established by The Endocrine Society in 1997. Its mission is to serve as a resource for the public by promoting the prevention, treatment and cure of hormone-related diseases, and does so through public outreach and education.