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Your care team sent you here

Claren helps you organise what you heard, understand your options, and prepare for what comes next.

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Dr Ade Okafor referred you after your appointment on 30 Apr.
Kings Cross Orthopaedics
What Claren will create
A Decision Summary you can share or download
Questions to ask at your next appointment
A clear map of your options and what fits you
A follow-up route that makes sense for you
Takes about 8–12 minutes. You control who can see anything you share.
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Here's your Decision Summary, before you start

This is what Claren will build as you answer. Nothing gets shared until you choose to.

Decision Summary — preview
Your main goal (what you want to keep doing)
What your doctor said and what was recommended
Symptoms and how long you've had them
Options that fit your values and limits
Concerns and questions for your clinician
The summary is written for you. A separate clinician version is available to share if you want.
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Privacy

You control what gets shared

By default, only you can see your summary. You choose if and when to share it.

You can change these at any time after your summary is ready.
Mode

How do you want to go through this?

You can switch at any point.

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Talk it through
Speak freely — Claren extracts the details
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💬
One question at a time
Guided, step by step
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Visual cards
Tap to select what applies
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Keep it short
Only the essential questions
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Voice capture

Tell Claren what happened

What did your doctor say? What are you worried about? What do you need help deciding?

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Tap to start speaking
Your words will appear here as you speak...

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Extraction

Claren is pulling out what you shared

Review each field. Tap to correct anything.

Trigger
Saw GP yesterday
Confirmed
Result
Possible knee arthritis (OA)
Confirmed
Goal
Stay active, play with kids
Confirmed
Duration
3–12 months
Likely
Function
Difficulty with stairs
Confirmed
Fear
Surgery / loss of mobility
Confirmed
Imaging
Not mentioned
Missing
Tried
No prior treatment
Needs check
Recap

Here's what Claren heard

Correct anything before we continue.

I heard that your GP mentioned possible knee arthritis, you've had symptoms for several months, stairs are getting harder, and your main worry is losing the ability to stay active with your kids. I'll use that to start your summary. I still need three things.
Still needed
Have you had any imaging? · What have you tried so far? · Any urgent symptoms today?
Is the recap correct?
Fill gaps

Just three quick things

Claren already has the rest from what you shared.

Have you had any imaging?

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Yes — X-ray
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Yes — MRI
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Exam only
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No tests yet
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Any urgent symptoms right now?

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If you have sudden severe pain, significant swelling, or can't bear weight — go to urgent care now.
Sudden severe pain
Can't bear weight
Major swelling
None of these
Context

What brought you to Claren today?

Pick the one that fits best.

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After a doctor visit
They said something I need to understand
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Got a test result
X-ray, MRI, blood work, or exam
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Got a treatment recommendation
Surgery, physio, medication, injection
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Considering a second opinion
Not sure about what I was told
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Context

What did your doctor say?

In your own words — or tap what fits.

What was recommended?

Physiotherapy
Medication
Steroid injection
Surgery consult
Imaging first
Lifestyle change
Watch and wait
Decision

What are you trying to decide?

Be as specific or as vague as you like.

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Whether to go ahead with a treatment
PT, injection, surgery, medication
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Which option is right for me
Compare what's available
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Whether I need more information
Second opinion, more tests, or research
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How urgent this really is
Can I wait? Do I need to act now?
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Safety

Quick safety check

Any of these right now?

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If yes to any of these — stop here and go to urgent care or A&E.
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Sudden severe joint pain or lock
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Major swelling overnight
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Can't put weight on it at all
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None of these apply
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Your story

What do you want your knee to help you keep doing?

This goes into your summary so your clinician understands what matters to you.

Walk without pain
Play with kids
Play sport
Work without limits
Sleep through the night
Manage stairs
Stay independent
Return to gym
Your story

Does this sound like you?

Edit anything that's off.

This story goes into your Decision Summary exactly as written here. You can come back and update it.
Your story

How long have you had symptoms?

Claren estimated "a few months" from what you said. Is that right?

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Less than 2 weeks
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2–8 weeks
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3–6 months
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6–12 months
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Over a year
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Your story

What's the knee stopping you from doing?

Select all that apply.

Stairs
Walking far
Running
Sport
Standing at work
Sleeping
Prayer / kneeling
Caring for others
Getting up from sitting
Driving
Symptoms

What have you been experiencing?

Pain
Stiffness
Swelling
Warmth / redness
Clicking
Locking
Giving way
Night pain

Pain level right now

NoneModerateSevere
Diagnosis

What's been confirmed so far?

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Osteoarthritis — confirmed
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Suspected — not confirmed yet
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No diagnosis yet
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Different diagnosis
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Not sure
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Diagnosis

Have you had any tests or imaging?

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X-ray
Tap to upload result
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MRI
Tap to upload result
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Blood tests
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Physical exam only
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No tests yet
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History

What have you tried so far?

Select all that apply.

Physiotherapy
Exercise programme
Painkillers / anti-inflam
Steroid injection
Weight management
Surgery consult
Bracing / supports
Nothing yet
History

How did those treatments go?

We'll skip things that clearly didn't work for you.

You said you haven't tried anything yet. Claren will skip this step — tap continue.
Understanding

How much do you already know about your condition?

This adjusts how Claren explains things.

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Not much — explain from scratch
Plain language, no jargon
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I know a bit
Some terms are familiar
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I've researched a lot
I want the evidence, not the basics
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Overwhelmed — keep it simple
Short, calm, no overload
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Values

What matters most to you?

Select up to 3.

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Long-term relief
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Staying active
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Fast relief
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Avoiding surgery
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Keeping costs low
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Avoiding side effects
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Fewer appointments
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Values

Any hard limits?

Things you're not willing to consider — for any reason.

Surgery
Injections
Daily medication
Missing work
Long recovery
Private cost
None — I'm open
Claren won't hide these options — it'll just flag the conflict so you can make an informed call.
How you're feeling

How are you feeling about all of this?

Select all that feel true right now.

Worried about the future
Confused by options
Afraid of surgery
Frustrated it's taking long
Ready to act
Unsure who to trust
Overwhelmed
Feeling OK about it
This helps Claren adjust the tone of your summary and flag where you might need more support.
Your options

Here are the main options for knee OA

Based on what you've shared, Claren has ranked these for you.

Exercise & physio
Best fit
The most effective long-term option for most people with knee OA. Reduces pain, improves function, and often delays or avoids surgery.
No side effectsModerate effortNHS available
Steroid injection
Short-term relief
Fast pain relief, usually 4–12 weeks. Useful alongside physio. Limited use over time.
Fast reliefLow effortTemporary
Medication
Symptom support
NSAIDs or paracetamol for pain management. Often used alongside physio, not instead of it.
AccessibleDaily useSide effects
Surgery (knee replacement)
Flagged conflict
You said you'd prefer to avoid surgery. Claren is including it for completeness — it's the last resort for most cases.
Long recoveryHighly effectiveYour deal-breaker
Your fit

What fits your situation right now

Based on your goals, limits, and what you've tried.

Your profile: Goal = stay active with kids · Deal-breaker = surgery · Not tried anything yet · Confirmed/suspected OA · No imaging
Physio & exercise
Strongly recommended — aligns with your goal, no deal-breakers
Best fit
Steroid injection
Useful for bridging relief while starting physio
Relevant
Medication
Supportive, not a standalone plan
Optional
Surgery
Conflicts with your stated preference
Flagged
Evidence

What the evidence says about physio & exercise

For knee osteoarthritis.

Benefits
Reduces pain, improves function, often delays surgery by years
Strong
Risks
Initial discomfort during first 2–4 weeks of exercise
Minor
Effort
Moderate — needs consistency over 6–12 weeks
Medium
Time to effect
4–8 weeks to feel meaningful improvement
Likely
NHS access
Available via GP referral, usually 4–8 week wait
Yes
Questions to ask your clinician: How long does a typical course last? Can I do anything at home while I wait? Will it work alongside a steroid injection?
Your reaction

How do you feel about exercise & physio?

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Open to it — seems right for me
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Need more information first
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Worried about the discomfort
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Not interested in this option
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Your reaction

What's behind that?

Helps Claren personalise your summary.

Fear of pain
Cost / access
Time commitment
Feels like the right fit
Unclear benefit
Conflicting advice
Personal preference
Readiness

Where are you in making a decision?

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Ready to go ahead
I know what I want to do
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Leaning one way but not sure
Need to talk to someone first
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Still weighing it up
More time needed
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Want a second opinion
Not convinced by the recommendation
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Questions

Questions for your next appointment

Claren built these from what you shared. Select the ones you want to take.

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What type of physiotherapy do you recommend for my stage of OA?
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How long before I start seeing improvement with physio?
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Would a steroid injection make sense alongside physiotherapy?
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Given my goal of staying active with my kids, what's your realistic prognosis?
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Do I need imaging before starting treatment?
Final check

Review before Claren creates your summary

Your story
Goal
Stay active and keep up with my kids
Trigger
GP appointment, suspected OA
Duration
3–6 months
Symptoms
Pain · stairs · activity limits
Your values
Priorities
Stay active · avoid surgery · fewer appointments
Deal-breakers
Surgery
Options & readiness
Best fit
Physio & exercise — open to it
Readiness
Leaning toward action, needs clinician confirmation
Questions
3 selected for next appointment
Done

Your Decision Summary is ready

You're in control of who sees it.

Tos — Knee OA Decision Summary
Goal: Stay active with kids
Trigger: GP visit, suspected OA, no imaging yet
Best fit option: Physiotherapy & exercise
Readiness: Leaning toward action
Questions: 3 ready for next appointment
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What would you like help with next?

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Prepare for my next appointment
Save questions, set a reminder, resend summary before the visit
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Track symptoms & progress
Check in weekly and bring better updates to your clinician
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Compare my options again
Side-by-side comparison or second opinion handoff
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Ask my care team for help
Confused, stuck, or need help booking — request support
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Understand a new result
Upload imaging or test results and get a plain-language explanation
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Follow the recommendation
Track your first steps and check back in when something changes
Next step

Prepare for your appointment

Claren will remind you before your visit and keep your questions ready.

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Get the Claren appGet reminders, track progress, and keep all your care decisions in one place.
You can also continue on the web — but the app works better for check-ins and reminders between visits.

Set up on web now

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