Prompt

DCE long-case and short-case station for Osteoarthritis.

Osteoarthritis — Clinical Case

DCE Long Case

Patient brief

Patient: A middle-aged or older adult with multimorbidity and a presentation centred on Osteoarthritis. [1]

Presenting complaint: Subacute or acute symptoms referable to Osteoarthritis, with enough detail to force prioritisation. [1] [2]

Past history: Common cardiometabolic and organ comorbidities that interact with the plan. [2]

Medications: A polypharmacy list that includes at least one interaction or dosing issue. [2]

Examination: Key positives and critical negatives for dangerous differentials. [1]

Investigations: A small set of results that change management. [1] [2]

Tasks

Present a prioritised problem list. [1]
Defend investigations and immediate therapy. [1] [2]
Provide safety-net and follow-up advice. [2]

Model discussion points

Working diagnosis and acuity. [1]
Differentials and discriminators. [2]
Treatment sequence and monitoring. [1] [2] [3]
Multimorbidity and communication. [2]

Short case

Focused examination or counselling station linked to Osteoarthritis, with one interpretation task and one shared-decision point. [1] [2]

References

[1]Yang T, Zhang Y, Wang J, Luo W, et al. Keypoint detection and functional evaluation of human lower limbs based on YOLOv8 and HRNet Sci Rep, 2026.PMID 42469374
[2]Dong H, Zhang X, Luo Y, Jin J, et al. Mechanisms and research progress of statins in osteoarthritis Int Immunopharmacol, 2026.PMID 42468167
[3]Liu HW, Tsai TL Virtual Reality-assisted Physiotherapeutic Training for Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Am J Phys Med Rehabil, 2026.PMID 42468005
[4]Liu L, Santapur P, Checkley T, Suarez A, et al. Dynamic Versus Stable Fixation of Distal Tibiofibular Joint Injuries: A Meta-Analysis Comparing Functional Outcomes Cureus, 2026.PMID 42445633
[5]Hattori T, Matsubara T Pain sensitization as a potentially modifiable factor in people with knee osteoarthritis: insights from behavioral graded activity Front Pain Res (Lausanne), 2026.PMID 42440582
[6]Trulsson AMC, Risør T, Reventlow S, Skou ST, et al. General practitioners' perceptions and experiences of knee osteoarthritis management: a qualitative study of barriers and facilitators to delivering guideline-recommended treatments Scand J Prim Health Care, 2026.PMID 42400934
[7]Xi Y, Yao T, Zhang C, Zhuang T Effectiveness of safety care and clinical nursing pathway in patients undergoing cardiovascular intervention: a randomized controlled trial Perioper Med (Lond), 2026.PMID 42469924
[8]Marks FJ, Walters SJ, Sutton L, Jacques RM What statistical methods are more appropriate for predicting recruitment at the design stage of a randomised controlled trial? Trials, 2026.PMID 42469922

DCE Long Case

Patient brief

Patient: A middle-aged or older adult with multimorbidity and a presentation centred on Osteoarthritis. [1]

Presenting complaint: Subacute or acute symptoms referable to Osteoarthritis, with enough detail to force prioritisation. [1] [2]

Past history: Common cardiometabolic and organ comorbidities that interact with the plan. [2]

Medications: A polypharmacy list that includes at least one interaction or dosing issue. [2]

Examination: Key positives and critical negatives for dangerous differentials. [1]

Investigations: A small set of results that change management. [1] [2]

Tasks

Present a prioritised problem list. [1]

Defend investigations and immediate therapy. [1] [2]

Provide safety-net and follow-up advice. [2]

Model discussion points

Working diagnosis and acuity. [1]

Differentials and discriminators. [2]

Treatment sequence and monitoring. [1] [2] [3]

Multimorbidity and communication. [2]

Short case

Focused examination or counselling station linked to Osteoarthritis, with one interpretation task and one shared-decision point. [1] [2]

References

[1]Yang T, Zhang Y, Wang J, Luo W, et al. Keypoint detection and functional evaluation of human lower limbs based on YOLOv8 and HRNet Sci Rep, 2026.PMID 42469374
[2]Dong H, Zhang X, Luo Y, Jin J, et al. Mechanisms and research progress of statins in osteoarthritis Int Immunopharmacol, 2026.PMID 42468167
[3]Liu HW, Tsai TL Virtual Reality-assisted Physiotherapeutic Training for Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Am J Phys Med Rehabil, 2026.PMID 42468005
[4]Liu L, Santapur P, Checkley T, Suarez A, et al. Dynamic Versus Stable Fixation of Distal Tibiofibular Joint Injuries: A Meta-Analysis Comparing Functional Outcomes Cureus, 2026.PMID 42445633
[5]Hattori T, Matsubara T Pain sensitization as a potentially modifiable factor in people with knee osteoarthritis: insights from behavioral graded activity Front Pain Res (Lausanne), 2026.PMID 42440582
[6]Trulsson AMC, Risør T, Reventlow S, Skou ST, et al. General practitioners' perceptions and experiences of knee osteoarthritis management: a qualitative study of barriers and facilitators to delivering guideline-recommended treatments Scand J Prim Health Care, 2026.PMID 42400934
[7]Xi Y, Yao T, Zhang C, Zhuang T Effectiveness of safety care and clinical nursing pathway in patients undergoing cardiovascular intervention: a randomized controlled trial Perioper Med (Lond), 2026.PMID 42469924
[8]Marks FJ, Walters SJ, Sutton L, Jacques RM What statistical methods are more appropriate for predicting recruitment at the design stage of a randomised controlled trial? Trials, 2026.PMID 42469922

Osteoarthritis — DCE Clinical Case

Osteoarthritis — Clinical Case

DCE Long Case

Patient brief

Tasks

Model discussion points

Short case

References

Osteoarthritis — DCE Clinical Case

Osteoarthritis — Clinical Case

DCE Long Case

Patient brief

Tasks

Model discussion points

Short case

References