In this review:
This education series provides detailed insight into disease-background and diseasemanagement issues in primary (i.e. subclinical or overt) hypothyroidism. This education series outlines that treatment of overt hypothyroidism is straightforward — levothyroxine for life. However, problems may exist with delayed diagnosis; under- or over-treatment; and poor responses to treatment, in part because of poor patient adherence. This review addresses these issues, with expert commentary provided by Dr Rick Cutfield, Waitemata District Health Board, Auckland.
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