Cold, painful hands prompts a referral to ED
Intense pain in the hands, aggravated by cooler temperatures prompts a GP to immediately refer this patient to the emergency department.
![Sore finger hand](https://www.ausdoc.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/gr_sore-fingers-hand-istock-484601756-2.jpg)
Clarrie is a 21-year-old working full-time as a receptionist.
She presents with pain in her hands and fingers bilaterally, which has been worsening over the past week.