Checklist items
| Medical history | Physical examination | Management |
|---|---|---|
| Onset of disease | Physical examination of internal organs | Told the patient he/she probably has psoriasis |
| Course of symptoms during the day | Inspection of hands | Told the patient he/she probably has psoriatic arthritis |
| Course of symptoms since onset | Inspection of feet | Told the patient he/she has osteoarthritis |
| Red or swollen joints | Palpation of hands, wrists | Explained the disorder psoriatic arthritis |
| Complaints in other joints | Palpation of ankles | Explained the disorder psoriasis |
| Squamous scalp skin | Palpation of feet | Prescribed drugs |
| Presence of psoriasis | Palpation of finger joints | If yes, what kind of drugs? |
| Presence of psoriasis in relatives | Tangential pressure on hands and asking for pain | Referral to dermatologist |
| Discoloration of hands and feet when using cold water | Active flexion of wrists | Ordered laboratory tests |
| Morning stiffness | Active extension of wrists | Ordered imaging tests |
| Presence of nail pits | Active abduction of forearm | Requested SP attended for follow up |
| Low back pain | Active adduction of forearm | Gave written information about the disease |
| Eye inflammation | Active flexion of fingers | Sufficiently discussed the prognosis of the disease |
| Intestinal complaints | Active extension of fingers | Drew attention to the society of patients with rheumatic diseases and mutual support groups |
| Oral ulceration | Spreading of fingers | |
| Current drug use | Active fist making | |
| Dietary habits | Passive examination of hands and wrists | |
| Alcoholic consumption | Muscle resistance tests of hands and wrists | |
| Aggravating factors | Squeeze doctor's fingers | |
| Ameliorating factors | Opposing thumb to fingers | |
| Influence of complaints on daily activities | Examination of other joints | |
| Family history | Inspection for skin abnormalities | |
| Inspection for tofi | ||
| Inspection for psoriasis on specific locations | ||
| Scalp | ||
| Elbows | ||
| Umbilicus | ||
| Anal cleft | ||
| Knee | ||
| Inspection for noduli |