Rheumatologic Cases and Effective Testing

Overview

The session will address common rheumatology problems in primary care with an emphasis on an appropriate approach to selecting diagnostic tests.

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Learning Objectives

• Be able to appropriately initiate testing for a patient with suspected inflammatory arthritis
• Be able to evaluate for appropriate rheumatologic conditions in patients with persistent fatigue
• Understand the role of uric acid in diagnosing gout and informing management choices
• Be able to recognize rheumatologic patterns of Lyme disease and be able to select appropriate testing