Rheumatological Investigation Autoantibodies Imaging Synovial Fluid — Written Clinical Reasoning

SAQ 1 — Integrated plan (12 marks)

Prompt: Provide a prioritised problem list and management sequence for this presentation. ^[5]

Model Answer

1. Frame and red flags (3 marks) ^[6]

State the working diagnosis/syndrome, acuity, and what would force emergency treatment now. ^[7]

2. Discriminating assessment (3 marks) ^[8]

List the key history, examination and investigations that separate dangerous differentials from benign mimics. ^[4]

3. Treatment sequence (4 marks) ^[5]

Immediate stabilisation, disease-specific therapy, monitoring, and complications prevention. ^[6]

4. Follow-up and communication (2 marks) ^[7]

Disposition, safety-net advice, and who owns follow-up. ^[8]