Arthritis At Home (+ On the Go)
Arthritis At Home (+ On the Go) makes it possible for people living with arthritis to watch or listen to interviews with Canadian experts in clinical rheumatology, arthritis scientists, physio and occupational therapists, psychologists and health economists, as well as patient experts and advocates. We hope you find Arthritis At Home informative and fun as you live your best life with arthritis.
Arthritis At Home (+ On the Go)
The importance of medication treatment decision-making from a person with rheumatoid arthritis’ viewpoint
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Arthritis Consumer Experts
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Season 1
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Episode 88
In this episode of Arthritis At Home, Cheryl Koehn, president of Arthritis Consumer Experts, speaks to arthritis blogger and person with rheumatoid arthritis, Ms. Carrie Barnes. Their conversation focusses on the importance of medication treatment decision-making from the person with rheumatoid arthritis’ (RA) viewpoint. They cover the challenges people newly diagnosed with RA face when making decisions about starting and staying on medication treatment. They share strategies for taking a positive approach towards medication-taking and offer insights on the benefits of good communication with their health care team and their family and social networks.
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