Gout and Hyperuricemia for Specialists – MOC Section 3

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Rheumatology

1 Credits

Course Description

Course Details

Expiry Date: 2013-01-26

Professions: Physician

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Learning Objective(s)

  1. Recognize the impact of gout on quality of life
  2. Investigate the effects of hyperuricemia
  3. Describe the target levels of uric acid and the issues associated with not reaching these targets
  4. Understand the use of urate lowering therapy in complicated patients
  5. Identify the optimal lifestyle and pharmacologic management of gout
  6. Address the importance of patient adherence to therapy