Vanessa Caceres is a freelance medical writer and editor based in Florida. She has a BA in journalism and psychology and a Master's degree in teaching English as a second language/bilingual education. She writes regularly for ophthalmology and rheumatology physician publications, as well as other specialties.
The controversy over vitamin D is hearty enough to confuse even seasoned rheumatologists, says Nathan Wei, MD, The Arthritis Treatment Center, Frederick, Md. “It’s like what you hear with coffee. One week, [a study finds] coffee is … good for you; the next week, there’s a study saying it’s bad for you,” he says. Vitamin…
Although close collaboration with a variety of specialists outside of rheumatology is important, you could make the case for rheumatologists and pulmonologists having to work together even more closely. If lung symptoms are severe and not under control, the results could be fatal. However, the question sometimes is when to refer—even when there are not…
Tips to establish collaborative patient care models with your PAs, NPs
Patients with conditions that don’t resolve with topical steroids are signal for referral
Recommendations on diagnosing, treating health conditions that cross over both specialties
Patients often manage their condition better, perform daily activities with more ease with help from therapists
PHRs offer time-saving, communication perks for patients and physicians, but may pose health literacy challenges
Stress-coping techniques for physicians under strain of healthcare industry changes
Careful collaboration is key to treating patients with rheumatic or inflammatory diseases that affect the eyes
Choosing appropriate, pre-written disease fact sheets, or writing your own educational documents can help patients with low health literacy comprehend information about their condition