Curriculum Objective
Objective
Global Objectives
Upon completion of this problem, students will be able to describe the diagnosis and management of rheumatoid arthritis and will have an approach to extra-articular manifestations.

Curriculum Block

Part 4 / Medical Foundation 4 / Musculoskeletal Medicine
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Activities

Tutorial

Tags

Basic Sciences
Diagnosis
Curriculum Block
Part 4 Medical Foundation 4 Musculoskeletal Medicine
Curriculum Week
Part 4
Discipline
Rheumatology
General MCC Objectives
Management Skills
MCC Presentations
Polyarthralgia (Pain in More Than Four Joints)
McMaster Program Competencies
1.1 Gather essential and accurate information about patients and their health through history-taking, physical examination, and the use of laboratory data, imaging, and other tests. 2.2 Apply biomedical scientific principles fundamental to health care for patients and populations. 1.3 Interpret laboratory data, imaging studies, and other tests required for the area of practice 2.3 Apply principles of clinical sciences to diagnostic and therapeutic decision-making, clinical problem-solving, and other aspects of evidence-based healthcare 1.4 Make informed decision about diagnostic and therapeutic interventions based on patient information and preferences, up-to-date scientific evidence, and clinical judgment 2.4 Apply principles of epidemiological sciences to the identification of health problems, risk factors, treatment strategies, resource allocation, and disease prevention/health promotion efforts for patients and populations 1.5 Develop and carry out patient management plans 1.7 Counsel and educate patients and their families to empower them to participate in their care and enable shared decision-making 1.8 Provide appropriate referral of patients including ensuring continuity of care throughout transitions between providers or settings, and following up on patient progress and outcomes
MeSH
Arthritis, Rheumatoid [C05.550.114.154]

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