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Canadian Rheumatology Association - Virtual Care Training Modules

As virtual care becomes a common aspect of rheumatology, there is a need to learn and practice a standardized approach to virtual care according to best practices and practical considerations on how best to navigate the virtual space.

Faculty Disclosures

Dr. Tommy Gerschman, honoraria for Specialists of BC

Dr. Brent Ohata, advisory boards and honoraria for Abbvie, Gilead, Janssen, Novartis, Pfizer, Sandoz, UCB, Celltrion, Fresenius Kabi. Speakers’ fees and honoraria for Celgene, Janssen, Pfizer UCB, Lilly.
Investigator initiated grant from Abbvie

Dr. Ahmed Omar, no disclosures

Dr. Sahil Koppikar, honoraria for Ontario Rheumatology Association, Abbvie, Fresenius Kabi and Janssen, advisory boards for AbbVie, Fresenius Kabi and Janssen

Dr. Elizabeth Hazel, advisory boards for Amgen, Abbvie, Lilly and Pfizer

Virtual Care Training Modules

Learning Objectives

At the end of this session, participants will be able to:

Discuss the benefits and challenges of conducting rheumatological assessments using video

Identify some of the technological requirements and setup required to conduct optimal video appointments

Conduct a rheumatology virtual care appointment

Recognize and troubleshoot common problems that occur while conducting video appointments

Case 1

New visit with an adult male

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Case 2

Follow-up visit with an adult female with lupus

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Case 3

New visit with a pediatric male

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Case 4

Follow-up visit with a pediatric female with lupus

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CanMEDS Roles

Medical Expert
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Professional

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