Hypothyroidism

1. Identifies the disease condition (Hypothyroidism including hypothyroid classifications subclinical,

primary, secondary, tertiary)

2. Gives a brief statement of incidence and prevalence in the US
3. The student briefly summarizes the disease pathophysiology
4. Identifies the typical clinical presentation seen in a patient with the disease
   NEXT, Use the provided Clinical Practice Guideline : American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists

and American Thyroid Association Taskforce. (2012). Clinical Practice Guidelines for Hypothyroidism in

Adults. Endocrine Practice, 18(6).

1. Identifies the author, organization or group that developed the Clinical Practice Guideline
2. Student denotes the year of the original guideline publication
3. Student identifies any subsequent revisions (student’s reference should be the most recent version),

and

4. Student discusses the applicability for use of this CPG in the primary care setting
   Lastly,
5. Using an example of a patient from their clinical rotation with the same condition
6. Student discusses how the diagnosis and treatment of their patient compared to the recommendations

given in the guidelines

3. Specific examples of what was done well or what could have been done better is noted

Sample Solution