Patient Perspective

How to Build a Strong Doctor–Patient Relationship

Ingrid M. Cobb, MD | March 1, 2014

Listening to patients, relating to them, and addressing their concerns develops trust between physicians and patients

ACR’s Simple Tasks Campaign Gains Ground in Washington, D.C.

Kimberly Retzlaff | October 1, 2013

After two years, the public awareness effort to increase the value of rheumatology resonates with Congressional legislators, referring physicians, health professionals

First Annual Rheumatoid Awareness Day to Be Held February 2

Michael O’Neal | February 2, 2013

New day of action and outreach aims to spread awareness of rheumatoid arthritis

BU’s New ENACT Arthritis Research Training and Outreach Program Off to Successful Start

Michael O’Neal | December 3, 2012

A new research training program at the Boston University is making a profound impact on the Greater Boston arthritis community.

Online Medical Information Adds New Dimension to Patients’ Discussions with Doctors

Vanessa Caceres | December 1, 2012

Patients and rheumatologists find pros and cons in Web-based research

Facebook Chats Link Healthcare Providers with Patients

Carol Patton | December 1, 2012

Facebook chats organized by the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City help rheumatologists convey information online to patients

Pediatric Rheumatologists Increasing in Number but Still Rare

Catherine Kolonko | July 10, 2012

Initiatives are growing the ranks and helping to ensure access in remote areas.

Growing Up Confident with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis

Staff | May 9, 2012

While juvenile arthritis can cause joint damage and limit function, rheumatologists strongly encourage children with JIA to live normal lives.

A Rheumatologic Perspective on Intimacy and Chronic Illness

Iris Zink, BSN, MSN, NP | May 9, 2012

Sexual dysfunction is frequently one of the first manifestations of physical illness, but is often not inquired about on routine reviews of systems.

First World Autoimmune Arthritis Day Will Link People in “Virtual Convention”

Kurt Ullman | May 1, 2012

World Autoimmune Arthritis Day will be held from 6 a.m. EDT on May 19 through 5 a.m. EDT on May 21. It is a worldwide virtual convention focusing on autoimmune arthritis. Through the Internet, patients and supporters will be able to learn more about their disease while interacting with others from many countries.