Case Scenario 4: You have a 9-year-old female patient who was newly diagnosed with hypothyroidism last month. She is here to see you for a well-child exam. The mother states that she has not filled the prescription because she wants to discuss alternative treatment options.
• How should you approach the mother on her use of complementary therapy? • What should you tell the mother about the need for levothyroxine medication? • What does the evidence say about complementary therapy for chronic diseases?