BMJ  2005;330 (12 March), doi:10.1136/bmj.330.7491.0-a

... and early detection in the community is paramount

New guidelines may make early detection of pre-eclampsia in the community easier. Early identification of risk factors associated with pre-eclampsia should prompt referral to a specialist early during pregnancy, say Milne and colleagues (p 576). After 20 weeks of gestation, women should be assessed for the signs and symptoms of pre-eclampsia, and if they are found to be at risk of developing the disease they should be referred to a hospital day assessment unit with the facilities for step-up assessment.

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