2016
DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0146149
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Interface Management between General Practitioners and Rheumatologists—Results of a Survey Defining a Concept for Future Joint Recommendations

Abstract: ObjectiveTo measure the views of general practitioners (GPs) and rheumatologists in a nationwide evaluation, so as to optimise their cooperation in managing patients with inflammatory rheumatic diseases.MethodsA questionnaire covering aspects of collaboration was sent, both by mail and/or by email, to all GPs and rheumatologists in Austria. Topics covered were (i) examinations and interventions to be performed before referral, (ii) the spectrum of diseases to be referred, and (iii) the role of GPs in follow-up… Show more

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“…This number is in line with published German studies [7, 8]. It is well established that diagnostic accuracy is a function of frequency - and for diseases as infrequent as RA a variety of approaches exist that try to stimulate more rapid and integrated cooperation between GPs and specialists [911]. …”
Section: Introductionsupporting
confidence: 80%
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“…This number is in line with published German studies [7, 8]. It is well established that diagnostic accuracy is a function of frequency - and for diseases as infrequent as RA a variety of approaches exist that try to stimulate more rapid and integrated cooperation between GPs and specialists [911]. …”
Section: Introductionsupporting
confidence: 80%
“…We found that restructuring care for patients with suspected RA by providing primary care physicians with clear referral guidelines, a list of diagnostic measures which can be performed before the first appointment with a specialist [9] and specific contact points (eg Early Arthritis Clinics) is less expensive and improves care at the same time.…”
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confidence: 99%
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“…Background: Grip power is known to be a simple and useful objective index that can be used in the self-assessment of disease activity in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) 1) . However, the clinical significance of this physical function is unknown.…”
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confidence: 99%