SP0173 Polymyalgia Rheumatica: Improving Outcomes for Patients in Primary Care
Autor: | Toby Helliwell |
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Rok vydání: | 2016 |
Předmět: |
medicine.medical_specialty
business.industry Inflammatory arthritis education Immunology Primary care medicine.disease General Biochemistry Genetics and Molecular Biology Polymyalgia rheumatica Long-term care Rheumatology Current management Physical therapy Immunology and Allergy Medicine Clinical care business Intensive care medicine |
Zdroj: | Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases. 75:42.2-42 |
ISSN: | 1468-2060 0003-4967 |
Popis: | Polymyalgia rheumatic (PMR) is the most common inflammatory arthritis managed in primary care settings. The majority of clinical care is typically provided by General Practitioners (GPs) with evidence suggesting that current management is suboptimal. This talk will highlight some of the key challenges faced by GPs highlighting areas where the diagnosis, monitoring and long term care can be improved. Disclosure of Interest None declared |
Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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