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Deafness see Hearing loss

Decompression sickness see Air or gas embolism

Delirium see Sudden confusion delirium

Dental pain see Toothache

Detached retina

Developmental co-ordination disorder dyspraxia in children

DEXA scan see Bone density scan DEXA scan

Diabetic eye screening

Diabetic retinopathy

Diarrhoea and vomiting

Dislocated shoulder

Diverticular disease and diverticulitis

Do not attempt cardiopulmonary resuscitation DNACPR decisions

Dupuytrens contracture

DVT deep vein thrombosis

Dysphagia swallowing problems

Dyspraxia developmental co-ordination disorder in adults