Learning Outcomes

• Describe the spectrum of causes of a swollen joint (monoarthritis) and swollen joints (polyarthritis).
• Develop an approach to making a diagnosis with emphasis on clinical skills and careful use and interpretation of investigations.
• Describe the importance of diagnosing of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) early in the disease course.
• Describe the classification of JIA and its relevance for prognosis and management.
• Recognise the importance of eye screening in JIA and the possibility of JIA-associated uveitis.
• Appreciate the spectrum of multisystem diseases that can present with joint swelling and when to be concerned.
• Outline the approach to management in rheumatic disease. 
• Describe the side effects of immunosuppressive medicines. 
• Describe the roles of the members of the multidisciplinary team.

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