management Flashcards
1
Q
TRUE OR FALSE: there is n MDT approach
A
true
2
Q
what is the use of
- rheumatologists
in rheumatic disease
A
- diagnosing, initiating treatment and monitoring
disease - identifying and reducing complications of disease
and its drug treatment
3
Q
what is the use of
- rheumatology nurse
in rheumatic disease
A
- providing patient education
- monitoring disease activity
- monitoring drug treatment
4
Q
what is the use of
- physiotherapy
in rheumatic disease
A
- helping patients to achieve maximum physical
ability through identifying factors contributing to
disability such as pain and reduced muscle strength - uses a range of mainly physical techniques
including muscle strengthening
5
Q
what is the use of
- occupational therapist
in rheumatic disease
A
- giving advice about reducing loading of joints (joint protection)
- providing aids and appliances
- giving psychological support and advice about
strategies such as pacing (breaking tasks down into
achievable smaller steps)
6
Q
what is the use of
- orthotist
in rheumatic disease
A
identifying problems with posture and gait, uses
modalities such as splints or insoles to correct these
7
Q
what is the use of
- podiatry
in rheumatic disease
A
- similar to orthotist, but focused on foot problems,
mainly identifying joint deformities and risks of
ulceration - provision of adapted shoes and foot care
8
Q
what is the use of
- dietician
in rheumatic disease
A
mainly giving advice to achieve weight loss
9
Q
what is the use of
- orthopaedic surgeon
in rheumatic disease
A
- diagnosing disease
- initiation of non-surgical “conservative” treatment
- surgeries to joints/tendons e.t.c.
10
Q
what is the use of
- psychologist
in rheumatic disease
A
- helping patients to deal with psychological problems.
- Usually accessed via primary care
