Otolaryngologist, head and neck surgeon Francis T. Hall discusses the evaluation of thyroid nodules, which primarily aims to determine the likelihood of malignancy. He then reviews the treatment of thyroid nodules and thyroid cancer, including recent advances in management
The first time checking faultless knowledge for unknown unknowns
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The first time checking faultless knowledge for unknown unknowns
Wednesday 7 June 2023, 12:35 AM

Open the door to your unknown unknowns by looking at topics you think you know everything about [Image: Jac Alexandru on Unsplash]
Specialist GP Jo Scott-Jones looks at what he didn’t know about how to examine a knee, hypertension and prostate screening
Key points, Occasionally, it is worth choosing CME around a topic that you think you know well, to avoid falling into a knowledge complacency trap.
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References
1. BPACnz. Hypertension in adults: the silent killer. 27 January 2023. bpac.org.nz/2023/hypertension.aspx
2. Urological Society of Australia and New Zealand. Position Statement: PSA testing. 4 September 2022. tinyurl.com/USANZ-PSA