As a pediatric rheumatology nurse, my visits typically involve more than just the patient. Including mom and/or dad in the discussion often requires a variety of communication and negotiation tools as we try to do what is best for our patient while making sure that...
As rheumatology nurses, we are lucky to be able to touch so many lives in a memorable way. Consequently, when a patient appears in our practice clearly lost in the vortex of insurance companies and lacking continuity of care, it makes us reflect on the importance of...