referral criteria from primary care - gout

Last edited 06/2022 and last reviewed 03/2023

Consider referring a person with gout to a rheumatology service if:

  • the diagnosis of gout is uncertain

  • treatment is contraindicated, not tolerated or ineffective

  • they have CKD stages 3b to 5 (GFR categories G3b to G5)

  • they have had an organ transplant

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