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From: The Rheumatologist, May 2012
Features
Send Us Your Case Suggestions
Have you managed a patient with an unusual rheumatologic problem that you would want to present to a larger audience? Consider submitting your case to The Rheumatologist.
Systemic Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
Changing treatment paradigms in the biologic era
What Do Your Patients Think About You?
Why your practice needs patient-satisfaction surveys
Lupus Survey Finds Gap in Communication
Patients downplay symptoms to friends, family, and doctors
Pump Up Your Public Speaking
Need to brush up on your presentation skills? Five tips to wow your next audience
A Rheumatologic Perspective on Intimacy and Chronic Illness
Sexual dysfunction is frequently one of the first manifestations of physical illness, but is often not inquired about on routine reviews of systems.
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From the College
2012 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting Scientific Program Preview
Plan to join us for the premier rheumatology meeting this year in Washington, D.C., November 9–14.
Growing Up Confident with Arthritis
While juvenile arthritis can cause joint damage and limit function, rheumatologists strongly encourage children with JIA to live normal lives.
Patient Fact Sheet: Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
Several types of arthritis fall under the JIA heading. This inflammation begins before patients reach the age of 16 years, and may involve one or many joints and cause other symptoms such as fevers, rash, and eye inflammation.
Maintain Rheumatology’s Seat at the AMA Table
The ACR needs a total of 1,000 AMA members to retain our seat in the American Medical Association Federation. Become a member of the AMA today to ensure that rheumatology retains a stake in policy and reimbursement discussions.
American College of Rheumatology Works with AMA to Strengthen Patient Choice
The Medicare Patient Empowerment Act would allow patients and physicians to enter into private contract arrangements without penalty.
Appealing an Audit
If you are prepared for an audit, your medical practice will run more smoothly from both a financial and personnel standpoint.
Disaster Planning for Your Medical Practice
Are you ready if a disaster destroys your medical office space and patient records? Here are a few basic steps necessary to creating a disaster plan and putting it into action.
Practice Pearls: Disaster Checklist
In any disaster, medical practices should have a number of items on hand that might be needed during an emergency.
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Departments
Tech Talk: Tapping Computer Power to Promote Physical Therapy
Physical therapy for rheumatoid arthritis patients is crucial to treating their disease. A group of researchers is trying to harness the power of computer technology to make physical therapy something that patients look forward to.
Coding Corner: May's Coding Challenge
A 54-year-old female with rheumatoid arthritis is seen by the rheumatologist for a follow-up visit.
66-Year-Old Man with Visual Loss, Headache, Hematuria, Chronic Sinusitis
A 66-year-old man presented to the hospital with left-sided visual loss, headache, hematuria, and symptoms of a chronic sinusitis.
Medical Practice Mergers: Being Bigger Has its Advantages
A merger of medical practices can provide significant and long-term benefits to a rheumatology practice. However, a number of difficult decisions and legal issues must be addressed.
Drug Updates
Information on new approvals and medication safety
Désirée Van Der Heijde, MD, PhD, a Key Driver of Treatment Advances
Dr. van der Heijde learned early in her career that serendipity often plays a role in clinical research and treatment advances.
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Columns
The Amazing Volunteers Who Make Up the American College of Rheumatology Board of Directors
Our members come together for the good of the organization and our leadership, regardless of background or career path.
What's In A Note?
The dictum “to write as long as possible” has become the norm for some physicians. Quality, not quantity, should be our goal.
Rheumatology Researchers Should Learn from their Lab Animals, Not Imitate Them
Rheumatologists, as a group, tend to be detail oriented, critical thinkers with strong opinions, and these same characteristics make them extremely rigorous as grant reviewers.
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Audio
Researcher Reflects on the Development of the Disease Activity Score
Listen to Désirée van der Heijde, MD, PhD, reflect on working with Piet van Riel, MD, PhD to develop this method to measure disease activity outcome.
