Search results for: psychosocial

Ethics Forum: Electronic Health Records Raise Concerns about Physician-Patient Relationship

Elizabeth A. Kitsis, MD, MBE, & Robert H. Shmerling, MD | October 1, 2014

Health information technology may distract physicians during exam room visits with patients

Tips for Treating Pain, Depression in Patients with Rheumatic Disease Offered at the ACR/ARHP’s 2013 Annual Meeting

Susan Bernstein | April 2, 2014

Observational pain scales, diagnostic tools, pharmacologic interventions, and support from psychologists, caregivers recommended

2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting: Health Professionals In the Spotlight

Richard Quinn | January 1, 2014

ARHP members are honored with awards for research, education, advocacy, and patient care in rheumatology

The Role of Social Work in Patient-Centered Rheumatology Care

Jillian Rose, LMSW | December 1, 2013

Social workers’ ability to build trusted relationships with patients helps enhance care coordination and can improve patient outcomes

Tips for Rheumatologists to Prevent, Alleviate Back Pain in Patients with Rheumatic Disease

Kimberly Retzlaff | November 1, 2013

A multidisciplinary approach that incorporates an exercise program, physical therapy, and ways to maintain good posture and a healthy weight can help patients find relief

Rheumatology Drug Updates

Michele D. Kaufman, PharmD, BSc, RPh | September 1, 2013

Information on new approvals and medication safety that rheumatologists need to know

ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting 2012: Fatigue for People with Rheumatoid Arthritis Rooted in Physiological and Psychological Factors

Mary Beth Nierengarten | March 1, 2013

Researchers find that genes, gender, and cognition all contribute to fatigue in rheumatoid arthritis (RA)