Low back pain: clinical review![]() ![]() Content developed by MIMS Learning http://www.mimslearning.co.uk/ INTRODUCTIONThis resource provides an overview into the diagnosis and management of low back pain, including aetiology, investigations, and prognosis. Key learning points for general practice nurses include the classification of low back pain, the STarT Back questionnaire, red flags, and suitable analgesia. LEARNING OBJECTIVESAfter completing this module, you should be better able to:
AUTHORSJim Greenwood, Spinal ESP (physio), NIHR Doctoral Research Fellow, and Dr Mike Shipley, Consultant Rheumatologist, University College Hospital, London PRACTICE NURSE FEATURED ARTICLEPrescribing analgesics: a step by step approach Dr Mandy Fry The challenge of managing osteoarthritis in primary care Sarah Ryan This resource is provided at an intermediate level by MIMS Learning. Read the article and reflect on what you have learned, then answer the test questions at the end. Complete the resource to obtain a certificate of completion to include in your revalidation portfolio. You should record the time spent on this resource in your CPD log. Complete the resource to obtain a certificate of completion to include in your revalidation portfolio. |
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