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close this bookUganda Clinical Guidelines 2003 - National Guidelines on Management of Common Conditions (NDA, WHO; 2003; 523 pages)
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View the documentForeword
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View the documentHow to diagnose & treat in primary care
View the documentCommunication skills in the consultation
View the documentHow to make time for quality care
View the documentEvidence-based guidelines
View the documentChronic care
Open this folder and view contentsPrescribing guidelines
Open this folder and view contents1. Infections
Open this folder and view contents2. Parasitic diseases
Open this folder and view contents3. Respiratory diseases
Open this folder and view contents4. Gastrointestinal conditions
Open this folder and view contents5. Injuries and trauma
Open this folder and view contents6. Endocrine system conditions
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Open this folder and view contents8. Cardiovascular diseases
Open this folder and view contents9. Skin diseases
Open this folder and view contents10. Central nervous system / Psychiatric conditions
Open this folder and view contents11. Eye conditions
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Open this folder and view contents13. Genito-urinary diseases
Open this folder and view contents14. HIV/AIDS and sexually transmitted infections
Open this folder and view contents15. Obstetric and gynaecological conditions
close this folder16. Musculoskeletal conditions and joint diseases
View the document16.1 PYOGENIC ARTHRITIS (Septic arthritis)
View the document16.2 RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS
View the document16.3 GOUT
View the document16.4 OSTEOARTHRITIS
View the document16.5 OSTEOMYELITIS
View the document16.6 PYOMYOSITIS
View the document16.7 TUBERCULOSIS of the SPINE
Open this folder and view contents17. Miscellaneous conditions
Open this folder and view contents18. Poisoning
Open this folder and view contents19. Dental and oral conditions
Open this folder and view contents20. Hepatic and biliary diseases
Open this folder and view contents21. Childhood illness
Open this folder and view contents22. Family planning (FP)
View the documentAppendix 1: Anti-TB drug intolerance guidelines
View the documentAppendix 2: HIV/AIDS health worker safety & universal hygiene precautions
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16. Musculoskeletal conditions and joint diseases

Note: Treatment of all of these conditions should start at HC4 level or higher where there is a qualified medical officer. Lower levels should carry out clinical diagnosis only then refer urgently for management

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