This is patient-specific information and should only be followed depending on the individual instructions given to you by the physician. Patient who has just had recent total thyroidectomy, not on thyroid hormone, and is now ready for radioactive iodine treatment of remnant tissue Preparation during clinic visit for "Path 1" a. Instructions and introduction to coordinator b. Low iodine diet instructions c. Synthroid prescription and dosing instructions. d. Lab slips. Where to go for labs. e. Treatment and whole body scan order f. Schedule follow up appointment Proper steps to complete Path 1:
Locations: a. Houston Thyroid and Endocrine Specialists. 6624 Fannin Street. Suite 2260. Houston, TX 77030. phone 713 795 0770 b. Baylor Clinic 6620 Main Street, Suite 1275 Nuclear medicine department, Houston, TX 77030. phone 713.798.2300
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