title: Recognising hypothyroidism in the community: what can nurses and patients do?
abstract: Aysha Mendes discusses underactive thyroid and dispels commonly held myths that it is not serious and cannot be prevented-health professionals can play a vital role in the diagnosis, support and treatment of this misunderstood condition.
authors.affiliation: Freelance journalist specialising in health, psychology and nursing.
authors.forename: Aysha
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Mendes
mesh_terms: D042241:Early Diagnosis; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D007037:Hypothyroidism / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000451:nursing*; D009229:Mythology; D024802:Nurse's Role; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D006113:United Kingdom