Programs | Managing Rheumatoid Arthritis in the Primary Care Setting

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The Outcome Tool Survey is now available for "Managing Rheumatoid Arthritis in the Primary Care Setting" participants

Click here to view an overview video of the series that is located on YouTube.

Request your complimentary copy of the "Managing RA" series on DVD here.

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The current framework for rheumatoid arthritis care aims to identify RA at earlier stages, better control complications, and reach the goal of remission in more patients.  The problem is the majority of RA care is provided by specialists - and our country is now realizing a significant shortage of rheumatologists.

As fewer and fewer primary care clinicians felt comfortable managing RA, they routinely deferred to specialists.  But the disparity in the number of RA patients and rheumatologists is now affecting clinical outcomes - with significant delays in diagnosis and treatment, and more patients realizing long term joint damage.  In reality, primary care physicians are uniquely qualified to manage chronic disease, as demonstrated with the shift in diabetes management.

The defining features of primary care - continuity, comprehensiveness and coordination - match the needs of chronically ill patients.  With fewer specialists, new knowledge about the timeliness of diagnosis, and growing awareness of extra-articular manifestations, PCPs must take on the lion's share of RA care.  In fact, it is essential that you understand the barriers to positive results, best practices in RA management, and current guidelines.

The programs are also available as live satellite broadcasts.  A limited copy of the series is available in DVD or VHS format.

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This activity is supported by educational donations provided by Amgen and Pfizer Inc.