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Pain, Musculoskeletal Health
Clinical Brief 4: Gout – optimising outcomes in general practice
Gout is a painful condition involving the deposition of monosodium urate crystals in the body, particularly in the joints, soft tissues and kidneys.
The prevalence of gout is increasing worldwide, particularly in affluent countries, such as Australia, where an estimated 5.2% of adults are affected. Although gout is associated with significantly reduced health-related quality of life and comorbidity, management in Australia and worldwide remains suboptimal.
The fourth of this four-part series explores optimising outcomes for patients with gout in general practice through a patient case study.
Participants must read all 4 issues and then complete the questions on Issue 4 to claim RACGP CPD points.
This program is supported by an independent educational grant provided from Menarini.
DURATION
15 min
PROFESSION
Physician
# OF CREDITS
2
ACCREDITATION
RACGP CPD Program
EXPIRY DATE
2022-03-05
Gout is a painful condition involving the deposition of monosodium urate crystals in the body, particularly in the joints, soft tissues and kidneys.
The prevalence of gout is increasing worldwide, particularly in affluent countries, such as Australia, where an estimated 5.2% of adults are affected. Although gout is associated with significantly reduced health-related quality of life and comorbidity, management in Australia and worldwide remains suboptimal.
The fourth of this four-part series explores optimising outcomes for patients with gout in general practice through a patient case study.
Participants must read all 4 issues and then complete the questions on Issue 4 to claim RACGP CPD points.
This program is supported by an independent educational grant provided from Menarini.
Faculty
Dr Damian Flanagan,
General Practitioner
Learning objectives
At the end of this activity, GPs will be better able to:
- Recall the pathophysiology and factors contributing to gout and its prevalence within the community
- Recognise the burden of gout including associated comorbidities and its significant impact on quality of life
- Describe the importance of early identification of gout leading to timely and effective treatment
- Confidently screen patients for symptoms of hyperuricaemia and chronic gout and implement steps required to confirm diagnosis
- Be aware of the available treatments for gout including TGA and PBS indications
- Incorporate into current practice a treat-to-target management approach for gout
- Develop strategies for ensuring optimal treatment outcomes including monitoring efficacy and tolerability, and providing patient education to improve adherence
Accreditation
This Active Learning Module has been approved by RACGP CPD Program for 2 CPD points.
Activity no. 244743
Members are able to claim CPD activity points for 2 points through 'Quick log' on their RACGP CPD Dashboard.
# of credits: 2
Duration: 15 min
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