Disease State Series: Primary Care Resources

In this section of the thyroid disorders edition of our Disease State Series, readers will find an aggregate of resources for primary care providers. These resources were curated by our editorial staff with the help of key opinion leaders to not only provide insight and management of thyroid disorders for clinicians but also offer helpful resources to provide patients and caregivers.

1. National Institutes of Health Hypothyroidism Resource Center
   Composed by the NIH, this webpage hosts a plethora of resources and materials focused on addressing questions around hypothyroidism and disease management, including treatment, the impact of lifestyle factors, and information for patients.
   
2. The Hormone Foundation’s Patient Guide to Management of Maternal Hypothyroidism before, during and after Pregnancy
   This guide, created by the Hormone Foundation, provides multiple resources, including patient-centric guidance, for management of maternal hypothyroidism before, during, and after pregnancy.
   
3. AAFP Hypothyroidism: Diagnosis and Treatment
   This review was prepared on behalf of the American Academy of Family Physicians to shed light on the diagnosis and treatment of hypothyroidism from the perspective of a family physician.
   
4. Endocrine Society Resources for Thyroid and Parathyroid Hormones
   An overview of available information and resources compiled by the Endocrine Society on management and diagnosis of disorders impacting thyroid and parathyroid hormones.
   
5. AACE Thyroid Disease Resource Center
   Resources selected by the American Academy of Clinical Endocrinology for clinicians and patients interested in becoming more educated on thyroid diseases.