FINAL PRACTICAL EXAM SHORT CASE- 47 YEAR OLD FEMALE WITH FEVER AND JOINT PAINS
General Medicine final practical exam- Short case Reg no: 1701006068 I've been given this case to solve in an attempt to understand the topic of "patient clinical data analysis" to develop my competency in reading and comprehending clinical data including history, clinical findings, investigations, and come up with a diagnosis and treatment plan. Following is the view of my case : CASE PRESENTATION TIMELINE OF EVENTS: A 47-year-old male has presented to the hospital on 02 June 2022 with the chief complaints of fever rash over the face since 9 days HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS: The patient was apparently asymptomatic ten years ago then she developed joint pains in both knees and ankles, then both hands. There was swelling, and stiffness in the morning for around 15 minutes, with movement restrictions. The patient was treated at a private hospital and was diagnosed as RA POSITIVE and was prescribed diclofenac. PAST HISTORY : Patient had a history of vision deterioration an