We see rheumatic diseases every day, but what about the other providers who are seeing it for the first time? We are excited to welcome the perspective of experts in dermatology and gastroenterology and hear what they think specifically about Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and Psoriasis (PsO).

Psoriatic Arthritis is unique in its treatment criteria, medication, and non-pharmaceutical options available, and every day struggles for the patient. Learn how to help them navigate and successfully manage the disease for a mentally and physically positive result.

For the adult healthcare provider, the transition of treating juvenile patients with rheumatic diseases can be challenging. This session will provide vital information on the differences in labs, medications, and side effects. Also, the provider will have a better understanding of the challenges of treatment and growth on a patients’ cognitive and physical level. For parent/guardian education, we will provide essential information for caring for a child with rheumatic disease to include the importance of parental buy-in to the treatment. Finally, we will discuss human interference and its influence on patient treatment and compliance.

Course Summary The 2020 Pacific Coast Rheumatology Forum Enduring Course consists of a series of videos from passionate experts presented at the 2020 Pacific Coast […]

Common comorbidities that exist in our patients with rheumatological diseases can be a challenge. It is essential to know the risks associated, disease states, and treatment regimens to provide safe and effective care, as well as communicate these risks with your patients and their caregivers. This session will include screenings used to monitor cardiovascular issues, ILD, osteoporosis, depression, stroke, and cancers.

Multiple Autoimmune Syndrome, where patients have at least three distinct autoimmune conditions, can be challenging to manage for both provider and patient. This session will describe the most common trios in rheumatology and how best to handle them with the diagnosis, infection risks, and treatment with immunosuppressive medications. Also, the learner will be able to achieve coordination and collaboration with the healthcare team and multiple specialists.

The nurse and APP play a vital role in the culture within their practices. It is essential to keep safety and integrity at a high standard. Error witnessing and reporting, as well as altering the physical environment and improving processes to prevent mistakes, will be presented.

Take a deep dive into the intricacies of Non-Radiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis (nr-axSpA) and Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) as we explore diagnosis and treatment recommendations for IBD, uveitis, and reactive arthritis.