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Managing Thyroid Disease in General Practice

Description

Thyroid disease can be broadly categorised as thyroid dysfunction (hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism) and structural disease (goitre, nodules and cancer). Management is often straightforward, but there are pitfalls that may lead to misdiagnosis, overdiagnosis and inappropriate treatment.

This module approaches common thyroid problems in general practice.

 

Learning Outcomes

  1. Choose the best screening tool for thyroid dysfunction and is aware of parameters and resulting treatment plans
  2. Know of the health impact of subclinical hypothyroidism, particularly in older people
  3. Initiate appropriate assessments of palpable goiter and thyroid nodules.

Details

Author: John P Walsh

Article Type: Narrative review

 

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CPD Activity Details
Topic
General Practice and Primary Care, Endocrine System Diseases
CAPE Aspects
Professionalism
Effective Year

Educational Activities (EA) - 1.0

Reviewing Performance (RP) - 0.0

Measuring Outcomes (MO) - 0.0

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*Medical Board of Australia’s (MBA)’s revised Registration Standard: Continuing professional development (the Standard)