Thyroid function tests – When and how to use them

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In this episode:

  • When looking for thyroid diseases, listen to the patient as the answer is often in the history – the tests and imaging are adjuncts.
  • Confirm your clinical suspicions with appropriate investigations.
  • Understand management of the more common thyroid diseases.
  • A practical guide to thyroid replacement therapy and the small but present role of T3 replacement therapy

 

Guest: Prof Bruce Robinson, Endocrinologist

Host: Dr David Lim, GP and Medical Educator

Total time: 40 mins

 

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Last Updated: 16 Aug, 2022

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