‘Refer or Keep?

Clinical decision making when faced

with possible serious pathology’

Master Class

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Laura Finucane

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21 June, 2018

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1:00 pm-5:00 pm

 

 

 

Objectives

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• Using a series of case studies and practical examination the master class will;

• Examine which pathologies can mimic musculoskeletal conditions. 

• Increase the awareness of non - musculoskeletal causes of pain.

• Consider what questions will help to determine the cause of symptoms.

• Review which tests or further investigations should be used to help in diagnosis.

• Understand when onward referral (refer) is necessary and when it is safe to monitor patients (keep).

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