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Rheumatology

Alethea for Rheumatology

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Learn more about how Alethea can be used for Rheumatology eConsults

Get early advice on patient treatment plans
Receive advice on recommended pathways for the fastest care
Maintain an open dialogue with our Rheumatologists for easy access to continuing advice

How can our Rheumatologists help?

Alethea provides eConsult access to Rheumatologists who are happy to provide advice regarding topics including: 

  • Investigation / testing advice
  • Suggestions for early treatment for many rheumatologic conditions
  • Management advice for patients with ongoing symptoms and rheumatologic conditions

Example questions our Rheumatologists can answer

Below are some example questions you can ask our Rheumatologists:

  • Should I refer this patient with new onset joint pain, elevated ANA, and morning stiffness?
  • How do I differentiate inflammatory arthritis from osteoarthritis in the hands?
  • What workup is required before initiating methotrexate in a suspected RA patient?
  • Can you assist with management of a flare in a patient with known lupus?
  • How should I manage polymyalgia rheumatica in an elderly patient on long-term prednisone?
Average decrease in Specialist wait times of 51%
Over 32,425 eConsults sent
70% of patients were not sent directly to the specialist 

Are you ready to send an eConsult through Alethea?