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John R Kirwan¹

¹Academic Rheumatology Unit, Bristol Royal Infirmary, United Kingdom. John.Kirwan@Bristol.ac.uk

Current Opinion in Rheumatology

|February 11, 2004

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Rheumatology care faces high demand. Future improvements require structured care, integrating non-physicians, and addressing patient education, with specific strategies varying by local needs.

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Area of Science:

Rheumatology
Healthcare Management
Health Services Research

Background:

The practice of rheumatology is under pressure from modern medical demands.
Existing care provision struggles to meet patient demand.

Purpose of the Study:

To review current rheumatologist work practices.
To identify future evidence-based strategies for rheumatology care.

Main Methods:

Literature review of rheumatologist work patterns.
Analysis of survey data on rheumatologist opinion and outpatient practice.

Main Results:

Demand for rheumatology services exceeds supply.
Strategies to improve care include educating general practitioners, modifying care systems, and implementing direct access clinics.

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Conclusions:

Service developments must be context-specific, focusing on structured work patterns and long-term follow-up.
Further research is needed on patient education and decision support systems.