Professional practice gap:

The biochemical diagnosis of primary hyperparathyroidism can be challenging in the setting of subtle lab abnormalities and confounding factors. Thus, making an appropriate biochemical diagnosis has a significant impact on evidence based therapeutic recommendations and resource utilization. Patients with parathyroid diagnoses may see physicians in different specialties with incongruent recommendations.

Educational Need:

Greater knowledge of what constitutes a complete biochemical evaluation of hyperparathyroidism and recognize therapeutic considerations for individual patients.

Learning objectives:

Identify patients with primary hyperparathyroidism.

Assess benefits of hyperparathyroidism surgery.

Recognize medical management strategies.

Desired Result:

Optimal medical and surgical evaluations to promote evidence-based patient care.