Professional Topics

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Expressing My Point of View Where it Matters Most—In the Halls of Congress

Herbert S. B. Baraf, MD | July 9, 2012

The change that we desire and need is possible in Washington, D.C.

The Forward View in Rheumatology

Kimberly Retzlaff | July 9, 2012

Future leaders convene at the ACR/Arthritis Foundation Rheumatology Research Workshop to discuss cutting-edge research and career development.

California Rheumatologists Explore Managed Care, Treatment Options

Larry Beresford | July 9, 2012

Advances in SLE, osteoporosis, and RA highlighted at California Rheumatology Alliance meeting.

Get Employment Records In Writing

Steven M. Harris, Esq. | July 9, 2012

With employees in your medical practice, timely documentation is key.

Letter: True Purpose of Medical Records

Philip L. Cohen, MD | July 9, 2012

As in science, medicine depends on honest and accurate observation, and not on confabulation of findings.

Letter: What We Learn from Family History

Richard S. Panush, MD | July 9, 2012

Dan Wallace’s reminiscence in “Three Giants of Immunology at USC” is fascinating and instructive.

Medscape Surveys Show Rheumatologists Happiest at Home but Concerned about Pay and Other Professional Issues

Kurt Ullman | July 2, 2012

The Medscape 2012 Physician Lifestyle and Compensation Reports shows that rheumatologists are increasingly dissatisfied with pay but are the happiest group of physicians in the survey.

Advocacy: It’s a Full-Contact Sport

James R. O'Dell, MD | June 10, 2012

Like so many things, it is about personal connections.

Volunteering Is Informative—and Fun

Alfred E. Denio, MD | June 10, 2012

A former ACR board of directors member chronicles his interpretation of the activities of the board over the past three years, highlighting issues that are likely on the minds of ACR members.

Clinical Opportunities at the 2012 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting

Joel A. Block, MD | June 10, 2012

The Annual Meeting will provide numerous opportunities to learn the latest clinical findings in the field and to update their knowledge in all aspects of rheumatology.