Summary

Sore throat is a common presentation in Urgent Care. Sore throat accounts for up to 1-2% of ambulatory visits in the United States on an annual basis. A common perception and fear from patients are that sore throat is strep throat. However, sore throat is a common presentation for many infectious and non-infectious causes, including life threatening conditions. This webinar will review the diagnostic approach to sore throat with a focus on using evidence-based data to develop an efficient clinical workflow and review treatment options. Finally, we will discuss some of the controversies involving the testing and management of strep throat.

Learning Objectives

• Identify causes of sore throat that present in the ambulatory /urgent care setting.
• List history and physical exam findings associated with streptococcus pharyngitis.
• Select appropriate laboratory testing for evaluation of streptococcal pharyngitis.
• Develop an appropriate testing strategy in the ambulatory clinic for sore throat.
• Choose appropriate antibiotics for the treatment of streptococcal pharyngitis.

Who Should Watch

Clinicians and Nurses working in an Urgent Care Setting