Create GoutPatient

IMPORTANT: All GoutPatients are assumed to have a history of gout. If the patient doesn't have a history of gout and it's unclear if the symptoms are due to gout, create a Flare instead. This can always be converted into a GoutPatient.

Demographic Information

Age*

How old is the patient? Why do we need to know?

Biological Sex*

What is the patient's biological sex? Why do we need to know?

Menopause

Is the patient menopausal or post-menopausal?

Ethnicity or Race*

What is the patient's ethnicity or race? Why do we need to know?

About the Patient's Gout

Flaring

Has the patient had a gout flare in the last 6 months?

Goal Uric Acid

Is the patient at goal uric acid (less than 6.0 mg/dL)?

At Goal Six Months or Longer*

Has the patient been at goal uric acid (less than 6.0 mg/dL) for 6 months or longer?

Urate-Lowering Therapy*

Is the patient on urate-lowering therapy (ULT)?

Starting Urate-Lowering Therapy (ULT)*

Is the patient just starting ULT (urate-lowering therapy) or has he or she started ULT in the last 3 months? If you aren't sure whether the patient should start ULT, leave as 'No' and you can use a Ult to help you decide later.

Prophylaxis*

Is the patient on anti-inflammatories for gout flare prevention (prophylaxis)?