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Rheumatoid arthritis

Determine steps to initiate a diagnosis in patients with acutely painful joints

Rheumatoid arthritis
CPD 10.0 hours accredited learning
Learning format Self-paced online, start anytime
Recognition Digital badge upon completion

Overview

Transform your understanding of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) with this comprehensive course tailored for healthcare professionals. Learn to diagnose and manage RA effectively, from early symptoms to long-term complications. Dive into evidence-based approaches, covering epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnostic criteria, and advanced management strategies. This course emphasises collaborative care with rheumatologists, the role of new therapies, and practical patient-centred solutions. Through interactive case studies and real-world scenarios, you'll gain the expertise to provide optimal care for patients with RA. Enhance your clinical practice and improve patient outcomes with this essential resource on a critical condition.

What you will learn

  • Recognise key clinical features and subtypes
  • Develop practical treatment plans using topical, systemic and procedural options
  • Identify triggers, patient factors and long-term management strategies
  • Apply evidence-based approaches in everyday clinical practice

Course contents

Meet your presenter

Dr Alice Lam

Dr Alice Lam

MBChB FRACGP

General practitioner

Dr Alice Lam is a general practitioner passionate about evidence-based medicine and education for medical professionals and their patients. She has over 23 years of medical experience in Australia and overseas. Dr Lam graduated from the University of Manchester, UK and practised both as a locum and partner. Since 2008, she has worked as a GP in Melbourne, Australia. Her other interests include digital health, health writing and education for health professionals and patients.

CPD hours

Education hours4.0
Reviewing performance hours6.0
Total CPD hours10.0

Accreditations

Royal Australian College of General Practitioners

Accreditation number: 448427

Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine

Accreditation number: 38523

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