Symptoms to Specialist Care: Managing Inflammatory Arthritis as a GP

What GPs Should Know About Rheumatoid Arthritis: Early Diagnosis, Treatment & Referral
Join us at Mayo Clinic Healthcare London for an in person educational session led by Dr Anna Nuttall, Consultant Rheumatologist, held during Rheumatoid Arthritis Awareness Week.
This session will provide GPs with a practical, evidence based update on the early recognition and management of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in primary care. Dr Nuttall will focus on identifying key clinical features, appropriate initial investigations, early treatment considerations, and clear guidance on when and how to refer for specialist care.

The session is designed to support confident, timely decision making in primary care, with an emphasis on early diagnosis to improve long term patient outcomes.
Speaker Bio:
Dr Anna Nuttall, Consultant Rheumatologist
Anna Nuttall, MBBS, MD, MRCP, MRCP (Rheum) - Mayo Clinic Healthcare

Dr Anna Nuttall is a Consultant Rheumatologist at Mayo Clinic Healthcare London with expertise in the diagnosis and management of inflammatory arthritis, including rheumatoid arthritis. She is committed to collaborative care between primary and secondary settings and is known for delivering clear, clinically relevant education to support GPs in everyday practice.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this session, delegates will be able to:
• Recognise early signs and symptoms suggestive of rheumatoid arthritis
• Understand appropriate initial investigations in primary care
• Appreciate the importance of early diagnosis and timely treatment
• Identify red flags requiring urgent referral
• Know when and how to refer patients to rheumatology services
This session is ideal for GPs and primary care clinicians looking to improve confidence in recognising rheumatoid arthritis early, streamline referral decisions, and deliver evidence based care aligned with current best practice.

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