This learning series is presented by ECHO at UHN.
This program aims to support primary care providers with diagnosis and management of their rheumatic patients, allowing for early treatment so that tissue/joint damage is avoided or reduced.
# Program learning objectives
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To develop an approach to identifying inflammatory arthritis in order to
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Facilitate early referral and management
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Optimize triage
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Identifying clinical, laboratory and radiographic features suggestive of disease flare/activity
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Monitoring for side effects of commonly used disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs)
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Monitoring for disease and treatment associated comorbidity
# Case Presentation
- Do you have a challenging rheumatic patient case?
- ECHO offers access to interprofessional, specialist and community input to gain practical tips to best care for your patient, without the wait time.
- All patient cases are anonymous. Please do not share any patient identifying information.