Overview

This module will take approximately 30 minutes to complete and includes the following elements. 

• General principles of management
  • General principles including assessing severity, providing supportive information, advising or referring for physical treatments, prescribing medication, and consideration for surgical assessment.
• Specific management
  • Specific management tips relating to osteoarthritis of the hip, the knee, and the hand.
• An audit suggestion
• An optional quiz to assess your learning from the course
• A list of useful links and resources for further reading

Goals

During this course you will learn to:

• Provide supportive patient information.
• Consider advising or referring for physical treatments.
• Consider referral for further treatment.

Audit Suggestions

Topics covered