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A Day in the Life of Marilee Philips, RN

Eric Butterman  |  

Marilee K. Phillips, RN, is a little out of breath and losing her voice. She’ll excuse herself several times as we talk to clear her throat, but she won’t ask to reschedule. She doesn’t want to say it, but there’s probably no other time to do this interview. In fact, she managed to squeeze it in just before a nursing meeting she’ll have to race to. In the circus of rheumatology, she’s the juggler.

Engage Patients as Partners in Shared Decision-making

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Engaging patients in shared decision-making about their health management is increasingly important to improving health outcomes and quality of life for persons with arthritis and other rheumatic diseases. In shared decision-making, the patient and the provider are partners who share information and determine together the best therapeutic interventions to achieve desired health outcomes and patient goals.

ACR Attends AMA House of Delegates

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On Saturday, June 23, 2007, the American Medical Association (AMA) House of Delegates convened in Chicago; the meeting’s theme was advocacy. The ACR was represented by its delegate Melvin Britton, MD, and alternate delegate Gary Bryant, MD.

Mayo and Grady CONNect

Doyt L. Conn, MD  |  

A journey from physician’s mecca to public hospital

Health Information Explosion

Jennifer Decker Arevalo, MA  |  

Don’t be blown away by online medical information – use it to your advantage