Module Summary
Dr Jonathan Inglesfield discusses techniques for successful remote consultations for patients with musculoskeletal problems
Learning Objectives
This module will consider successful remote consultations for patients with musculoskeletal problems, which may be useful during the Covid-19 pandemic, including:
- Two clinical scenarios: the worsening of buttock and groin pain, which is radiating down the leg towards the knee, and an acutely swollen knee joint
- The information needed to narrow a differential diagnosis, and early awareness of potential pitfalls and red flags
- Safe process for converting a remote consultation to a face-to-face one
- Recognising the limitations of remote consulting
Author
Dr Jonathan Inglesfield is a GP partner in Surrey
Date module published
May 28, 2020
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