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The Negative Consequences of a Missed Diagnosis
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A missed diagnosis can have negative consequences for patients, making it critical for providers to have a better understanding of vasculitis and its related syndromes. In a presentation given at the Rheumatology Nurses Society annual meeting earlier this month, Jeffrey Kaine, M.D., an independent rheumatology consultant based in Cullowhee, N.C., discussed the challenges in diagnosing and treating vasculitis. In this Q&A, Dr. Kaine covers some of the high points from his talk.
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Arthritis Patients Missing Out on Life-Changing Interventions
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| Routine daily activities may be impossible for some arthritis patients, but are they really? This study suggests patients have not been offered evidence-based interventions that could improve quality of life. |
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Diagnosing Lupus in a Primary Care Setting
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In nearly every case, a primary care provider will be the physician who first recognizes the signs and symptoms of lupus in a patient. In a presentation given at the Rheumatology Nurses Society annual meeting held earlier this month, Monica Richey, MSN, a rheumatology nurse practitioner with Northwell Health in New York, discussed the importance of augmenting the focus on lupus, particularly in primary care, as well as treatment challenges.
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