30th September 2021

A 60-year-old woman has been diagnosed with osteoarthritis in her hands

A 60-year-old woman has been diagnosed with osteoarthritis in her hands and requires some analgesia. She has tried paracetamol and ibuprofen but she is still struggling to manage the pain. You are her GP. What is the next step?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.