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News: Rheumatology Chooses Wisely
ACR identifies five practices, therapies, or procedures physicians and patients should question
Columns: The ACR Releases Top 5 Things as Part of Choosing Wisely Campaign
On February 21, the ACR--along with 16 other national medical societies--released its list of Five Things Patients and Physicians Should Question in Rheumatology.
News: First Annual Rheumatoid Awareness Day to Be Held February 2
New day of action and outreach aims to spread awareness of rheumatoid arthritis
Features: Online Medical Information Adds New Dimension to Patients' Discussions with Doctors
Patients and rheumatologists find pros and cons in Web-based research
Features: As Population Ages, Rheumatologists Prepare to Treat Elderly Patients with More Comorbidities
Cardiovascular disease, diabetes are among the conditions that add another layer of complexity in treating older rheumatology patients
Features: Practicing in Rural Settings Offers Slower Pace, Personal Satisfaction for Many Rheumatologists
Outside of urban areas, rheumatologists enjoy better quality of life, but fewer professional interactions
Features: ACR Increases Its Role in Educating Rheumatologists About Treating Geriatric Patients
Sessions on aging and rheumatic disease, arthritis and the older worker, and back pain in the elderly included at the annual meeting of the American College of Rheumatology and Association of Rheumatology Healthcare Professionals (ACR/ARHP)
Features: 10 Tips for Better Communication in Rheumatology
Bring clarity to your interactions with patients, staff, and colleagues.
Features: 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.
News: Lupus Survey Finds Gaps in Communication
More than 90% of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients experience a communication gap with their family and with their care team, according to a recent survey conducted by GfK Roper North America. The survey found that many SLE patients downplay their symptoms to friends, family, and even their doctors.
