CPD module: Thyroid - all you need to know

After completing this module, you should be more aware of:

·      - the thyroid gland and key thyroid hormones;

·     - the endocrine feedback system controlling thyroid activity;

·    - thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3) availability and inactivation;

·     - goitre;

·     - hypothyroidism prevalence, symptoms and potential long-term implications;

·     - the main causes of hypothyroidism, especially Hashimoto’s disease;

·     - hyperthyroidism prevalence, symptoms and main causes, especially Graves’ disease;

·    -  types of temporary thyroiditis;

·    -  management of hypothyroidism and the role of levothyroxine and liothyronine;

·     - management of hyperthyroidism and the role of carbimazole, propylthiouracil and other procedures;

·     - dietary and other environmental influences on thyroid activity;

·     - potential drug interactions and adverse drug effects relating to thyroid activity.