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Case Scenario
Who you are: An FY2 in General practice.
Who the patient is: 65-year-old, Angela Stark, has come to the clinic for the results of the tests that she had a week ago. 2 weeks ago, she came for a well woman check-up and had her tests done. Her urine dipstick was positive for microscopic haematuria showing +++ RBC's and the test was repeated again. You have the test results now which are again positive for haematuria showing +++ RBC's. She has been diagnosed with atrial fibrillation and is on regular medication including Bisoprolol and Warfarin.
What you should do: Talk to the patient, explain test results and discuss further management.