Thyroid Disorders in Older Adults

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Submitted by Minnesota North... on May 24, 2022 - 11:35am CDT

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Presentation

This presentation (1:10:23 minutes) given by Jose M. Garcia discusses thyroid disorders in older adults. By the end of this presentation, learners should be able to: (1) to recognize the signs and symptoms of thyroid disease in the elderly; (2) increase our understanding of the different tools used to diagnose hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, and thyroid nodules in the elderly; and (3) increase our ability to implement treatments for hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, and thyroid nodules in the elderly. Presentation slides are available to download on the link. (Presentation starts at 1:02 minutes.)

Author(s): 
Jose M. Garcia
Subject: 
Assessment & Evaluation
Education & Learning
Collections: 
Age-Friendly Care and Education Collection
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