Licorice-Induced Pseudohyperaldosteronism: A Case Report.

We present a 71-year-old man admitted to the intensive care unit with severe hypokalemia after ingesting licorice-containing confectionary over 6 weeks. Excess consumption of licorice with its active metabolite glycyrrhizic acid may precipitate pseudohyperaldosteronism with life-threatening hypokalemia. Public awareness and measures such as warning labels are needed to warn against excessive consumption.

Family-centred care in cystic fibrosis: a pilot study in North Queensland, Australia.

Aims: The aims were to: (i) examine perceptions of family-centred care of parents of children with cystic fibrosis and healthcare professionals who care for them; (ii) test design and tools in a regional population.

Design: Quantitative pilot study of existing questionnaire.

Methods: The methods involved were comparative, cross-sectional survey of parents of children with cystic fibrosis and health staff in North Queensland, using "Perceptions of Family Centered Care - Parent" and "Perceptions of Family Centered Care - Staff" questionnaires; and descriptive study of tools.