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by William T. Ayoub, M.D., F.A.C.P., F.A.C.R. - Geisinger Medical Group, Geisinger Health System; Associate, Department of Rheumatology; State College, PA and Lawrence H. Brent, M.D. - Jefferson Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University; Associate Professor of Medicine; Head, Division of Rheumatology and Director, Einstein Arthritis Center, Albert Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA.
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NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION: Following this course, the participant should be able to appraise the epidemiology and presenting complaints of the commonly seen Rheumatologic disorders; apply a practical approach to the use of laboratory studies and physical exam for developing a differential or diagnosis; and determine the various treatment options for the Rheumatologic diseases presented. This activity is expected to result in improved competence in making an appropriate diagnosis and providing effective treatment and referral or follow-up care with the overall goal of improving patient outcomes.
When indicated in the specific objectives, emphasis will be on aligning physician behavior with current guidelines and evidence-based medicine with a focus on diagnosis, treatment and when to refer. Since the specialty of Rheumatology impacts patient populations of all demographics, there is a need for providers to be up-to-date on common Rheumatologic diseases; therefore, this course was designed as an update for all practitioners at the level of a practicing physician
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Clinical Approach to the Patient with Rheumatic Diseases. Laboratory and Radiological Tests in Rheumatology. Soft Tissue Rheumatology. Rheumatologic Procedures. |
| Day 2 |
Lyme Disease and Other Topics in Rheumatology. Idiopathic Inflammatory Myopathies. Clinical Aspects of Rheumatoid Arthritis. Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis. |
| Day 3 |
Crystal Arthropathies. Interactive Case Presentations, Part I. Fibromyalgia. Spondyloarthropathies. |
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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus. Scleroderma and Raynaud's Disease. Rheumatology Pearls. Osteoporosis: Evaluation and Treatment. |
| Day 5 |
Osteoarthritis. Septic Arthritis. Vasculitis. Interactive Case Presentations, Part II. |
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Rheumatology: Improving Primary Care Outcomes Through Diagnosis and Treatment
February 28 – March 4, 2011
Location: Hyatt Regency Sarasota, Florida
| SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES
| | Day 1 | Clinical Approach to the Patient with Rheumatic Diseases - Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to:
| 1. | Construct a systematic approach to the evaluation of the patient with rheumatic disease including:
| a. | Appraise the central role of the history and physical examination.
| | b. | Differentiate several patterns that allow clinical diagnosis of rheumatic diseases.
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| | Laboratory and Radiological Tests in Rheumatology - Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to:
| | 1. | Interpret the various classes of synovial fluid analysis.
| | 2. | Determine the use and limitations of laboratory testing.
| | 3. | Discuss key x-ray findings in patients with rheumatic diseases
| | Soft Tissue Rheumatology - Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to:
| | 1. | Determine the diagnosis and treatment of soft tissue rheumatic conditions.
| | 2. | Assess clinical aspects of entrapment neuropathies and their association with systemic conditions.
| | Rheumatologic Procedures - Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to:
| | 1. | Use techniques for appropriate indications for intraarticular and soft tissue injections in rheumatology.
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| | Day 2 | Lyme Disease and Other Topics in Rheumatology - Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to:
| 1. | Distinguish several other conditions which have rheumatic manifestations with emphasis upon evaluation and treatment.
| | Idiopathic Inflammatory Myopathies - Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to:
| | 1. | Determine the diagnosis and treatment of autoimmune inflammatory myopathies.
| | 2. | Formulate the differential diagnosis of polymyositis, including drug induced myopathies.
| | Clinical Aspects of Rheumatoid Arthritis - Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to:
| | 1. | Specify the clinical features of rheumatoid arthritis.
| | 2. | Illustrate the systemic nature of the disease.
| | Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis - Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to:
| | 1. | Recommend a rational approach to the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.
| | 2. | Summarize the use and toxicity of disease modifying agents.
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| | Day 3 | Crystal Arthropathies - Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to:
| 1. | Apply principles in the diagnosis and treatment of crystal arthropathies including gout and pseudogout.
| | Interactive Case Presentations, Part I - Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to:
| | 1. | Differentiate a variety of manifestations of some common and uncommon rheumatic diseases in a case presentation format.
| | Fibromyalgia - Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to:
| | 1. | Describe the epidemiology of fibromyalgia.
| | 2. | Specify the differential diagnosis and management of this common disorder.
| | Spondyloarthropathies - Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to:
| | 1. | Distinguish the clinical features of the different spondyloarthropathies to improve diagnostic accuracy.
| | 2. | Specify treatment modalities.
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| | Day 4 | Systemic Lupus Erythematosus - Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to:
| 1. | Describe the varied clinical presentations and course of systemic lupus erythematosus.
| | 2. | Interpret laboratory testing used in diagnosis.
| | 3. | Employ treatment options in systemic lupus erythematosus.
| | Scleroderma and Raynaud’s Disease - Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to:
| | 1. | Specify the clinical manifestations of scleroderma.
| | 2. | Utilize treatment available for symptomatic manifestations.
| | 3. | Apply the diagnostic work-up and treatment of Raynaud’s Phenomenon.
| | Rheumatology Pearls - Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to:
| | 1. | Specify several clinical points related to rheumatic diseases which emphasize efficient diagnosis and treatment.
| | Osteoporosis: Evaluation and Treatment - Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to:
| | 1. | Specify the pathophysiology and epidemiology of osteoporosis.
| | 2. | Interpret the role of bone mineral density measurement in the diagnosis of osteoporosis.
| | 3. | Recommend the various nonpharmacologic and pharmacologic treatments for osteoporosis.
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| | Day 5 | Osteoarthritis - Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to:
| 1. | Distinguish osteoarthritis from other forms of arthritis.
| | 2. | Utilize appropriate medical, physical and surgical treatments.
| | Septic Arthritis - Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to:
| | 1. | Determine the diagnosis and risk factors for septic arthritis.
| | 2. | Illustrate the importance of early treatment and indications for surgery.
| | Vasculitis - Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to:
| | 1. | Differentiate the clinical manifestations of the various vasculitides and the appropriate diagnostic evaluation.
| | 2. | Specify treatment modalities used in vasculitis.
| | Interactive Case Presentations, Part II - Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to:
| | 1. | Differentiate a variety of manifestations of some common and uncommon rheumatic diseases in a case presentation format.
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