For Providers

For the Primary Care Provider

Referring to AIR: General Information

CME Opportunities

Diagnosing and treating people with rheumatologic illnesses requires the efforts of both the patient’s primary care provider and their rheumatologist. We have developed a series of CME presentations and written materials that answer many questions about the diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of patients, and referral to a rheumatologist.

Register: Rheumatoid Arthritis: Essentials for the PCP

Register: Psoriatic Arthritis: Essentials for the PCP

Register: Ankylosing Arthritis: Essentials for the PCP

Printable Handouts for Patients

We have developed printable handouts on several topics for you to share with your patients.

Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

• What is RA?
• Diagnosing RA
• Comorbidities in RA
• Treatment of RA

Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA)

• What is PsA?
• Diagnosing PsA
• Comorbidities in PsA
• Treatment of PsA

Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS)

• What is AS?
• Diagnosing AS
• Treatment of AS
• Related Information for AS

Osteoporosis

• What is Osteoporosis?
• T Score and DEXA scan
• Treatment of Osteoporosis
• Calcium
• Vitamin D
• Exercises
• What to Do if You Have a Fracture