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Visiting the clinic


The first visit to the Rheumatology Clinic is generally a longer visit that allows enough time to review your child’s history, discuss any information sent by referring physicians, examine your child, and discuss the findings with you.

You and your child will usually meet with a pediatric rheumatology Fellow or pediatric resident initially. The pediatric rheumatologist will review all the information, do a further physical exam as necessary, and discuss their conclusions with you.

You and your child may see a number of pediatric rheumatology team members during your clinic visits. These may include the nurse, physiotherapist, occupational therapist, social worker or research associate.

Our secretary will help you coordinate other appointments (for example ophthalmology, cardiology, nephrology) or tests so you can have them all on the same day if it is possible.

 

Your child’s rheumatic disease and treatment


When you come to the clinic, the pediatric rheumatology team members will discuss your child’s specific diagnosis and recommended treatment. You will be offered information about rheumatic diseases and their treatments. The pediatric rheumatology nurses and therapists assist families to access accurate written and internet-based information that is pertinent to your child’s condition.

Our division publishes a newsletter for parents about our research activities to help you understand why your child’s ongoing participation in research will ensure the best current and future quality of care for your child and other children with similar conditions.
 
With input from our patients, one of our nurses publishes a newsletter for children and teens with systemic lupus erythematosus and other autoimmune diseases (vasculitis). This newsletter addresses the concerns of youth with this chronic disease, offering direct patient-to-patient support. The newsletter is available to patients currently in our clinics.

Information about rheumatology is located at the Family Resource Library. The library has pamphlets, books and videotapes for loan. It is located on the 2nd floor of the Ambulatory Care Building.

 

Out-of-town Families


For information about the travel assistance plan, please go to out-of-town families. You can also find out about travel, accommodation and other resources.



Updated Sept.30/09