Module Summary
Dr Colin Pease, rheumatology and general medicine consultant, answers questions from GP Dr Mandy Fry on prophylactic treatment, treatment for acute gout and efficacy of dietary modification in reducing the frequency of attacks.
Learning Objectives
This module brings you the latest in treating gout, including:
- What target level of uric acid to aim for with allopurinol
- When to consider colchicine
- Drugs that precipitate gout
- When to use joint aspiration
Author
Dr Colin Pease is a rheumatology consultant at the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
Dr Mandy Fry is a GP in Cirencester, Gloucestershire.
Date module published
May 01, 2017
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Reviews
Revised knowledge on subject. Gives me more confidence in treating gout.
very good module