Strengthen diagnostic confidence in primary care with this two-hour webinar on differentiating fibromyalgia syndrome and inflammatory arthritis. Explore key clinical clues, effective use of investigations, communication strategies, self-management support, and referral considerations. Includes case-based learning, resource handouts, and two CPD points.
Aim: Improve confidence in distinguishing between fibromyalgia and inflammatory arthritis in primary care.
Learning objectives:
- To differentiate key history and examination findings that support condition distinction to inform accurate referral decisions.
- To select appropriate investigations that provide clinically useful and cost‑effective diagnostic information.
- To construct a clear explanation and management plan for fibromyalgia, including signposting to self‑management resources.
Dr Daniel Murphy
GP Principal, Staff Grade Rheumatologist Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital, Arthritis UK MSK Champion
Danny works as a GP partner in Honiton, and Staff Grade Rheumatologist in Exeter. He is a medical advisor for the National Ankylosing Spondylitis Society and the National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society and has worked for the RCGP as a Clinical Champion for Inflammatory Arthritis. In 2018 Danny wrote the RCGP Inflammatory Arthritis Toolkit, he has an interest in clinical research and improving GP confidence in the diagnosis and management of inflammatory disease. Danny is also a Arthritis UK MSK Champion programme graduate.
Cancellations made 28 days or more in advance of the webinar date will receive a 100% refund (9th September 2026). Any cancellations made 27 days or less before the webinar will not receive a refund.
