CME INSIGHTS (JULY 2023 | VOLUME 1 | NO. 2)
A Narrow Window of Opportunity: Diagnosis and Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis in Underserved Populations
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At a Glance
- Primary care clinicians play critical roles in identifying patients who have or are at risk for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and ensuring that they receive prompt and effective care and appropriate referrals.
- Signs and symptoms of RA may include the bilateral presentation of tender, warm, and swollen joints; joint stiffness that is more notable in the morning or following a period of inactivity; and fatigue, fever, and loss of appetite.
- RA treatment should aim to achieve remission or low disease activity, thus limiting signs and symptoms of disease while enhancing physical function and maintaining quality of life.
- Disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs) are highly effective pharmacologic options to manage RA and will improve pain symptoms and prevent joint damage.
- Disparities exist in the diagnosis and treatment of RA among various patient populations.
- Clinicians and patients must become partners in ongoing shared decision-making regarding RA management.
- Care pathways that include evidence-based therapies, patient education, support, and collaborations with an informed care team will improve outcomes for all patients, including those that represent underserved groups.
Accreditation Statements:
The AAFP has reviewed A Narrow Window of Opportunity: Diagnosis and Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis in Underserved Populations and deemed it acceptable for up to 2.00 Enduring Materials, Self-Study AAFP Prescribed credits. Term of Approval is from 07/01/2023 to 07/01/2024. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
AMA/AAFP Equivalency:
AAFP Prescribed credit is accepted by the American Medical Association as equivalent to AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s)™ toward the AMA Physician’s Recognition Award. When applying for the AMA PRA, Prescribed credit earned must be reported as Prescribed, not as Category 1.
ACCME Statement:
The New Jersey Academy of Family Physicians is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The New Jersey Academy of Family Physicians designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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