This learning program is presented by ECHO at the University Health Network (UHN).
The new cycle for ECHO Rheumatology starts January 10 and will take place weekly on Fridays from 12:00-1:30 pm EST.
# Overview
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
# About ECHO UHN Programs
- Open to all health care providers
- No cost to join*
- Online (via zoom)
- Earn CPD credits
- Present your cases for support from the ECHO Inter-professional Specialist team