Listen "Virtual Patient Management during COVID-19: How can we best Manage Patients with Inflammatory Arthritis?"
Episode Synopsis
On today’s podcast episode, we discuss the virtual management of patients with inflammatory arthritis. We are joined by: Dr. Janet Pope: Professor of Medicine in the Division of Rheumatology, Epidemiology and Biostatistics at the University of Western Ontario. Our episode includes a discussion of:The use of a virtual platform for managing patients with inflammatory arthritis. Which patients should be seen in person rather than virtually.Barriers to virtual assessment, including measuring swollen and tender joints, co-morbidities, and overall health. Patient barriers to virtual care such as familiarity with technology, language barriers, memory issues, etc...Whether there are disease-related risk factors for patients with inflammatory arthritis. Treatment modifications such as whether we should "treat-to-target" and if modifications are needed during the COVID-19 pandemic. **If you enjoy our podcast, please take the time to rate our podcast and subscribe**For more great podcasts and other features, visit our website at: www.impactmedicom.com.
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