4.3 Commitment to Change (3-Month Post-Course)

Commitment to Change Please answer the following questions about your level of commitment to making practice change as a result of your participation in this course We are interested in the progress on your ‘Commitment to Change’ statements made at the completion of the CME program Equity in Rheumatology Care. Commitment Statement #1 Statement 1 […]

4.2 Commitment to Change (Immediate Post-Course)

Commitment to Change Please answer the following questions about your level of commitment to making practice change as a result of your participation in this course List 3 changes you plan to make in the next 3 months related to this program’s focus, and your level of commitment to making each change Commitment Statement #1 […]

4.1 Immediate Post-Course Evaluation

We care about what you have to say! Please complete the course evaluation survey, which should take about five minutes. Thank you for completing this course. Your feedback is important for us in further improving the course. The information collected through this survey will be used to evaluate the course. The information you share with […]

Module 3 Feedback

Thank you for completing this module. Your feedback is important for us in further improving the course. The information collected through this survey will be used to evaluate the course. The information you share with us will be compiled with that of other participants for analytic and reporting purposes. Only aggregate results will be reported, […]

Module 2 Feedback

Thank you for completing this module. Your feedback is important for us in further improving the course. The information collected through this survey will be used to evaluate the course. The information you share with us will be compiled with that of other participants for analytic and reporting purposes. Only aggregate results will be reported, […]

Case Studies

Case Studies There are 6 case studies that bring to life the principles discussed in this course. The links below will take you directly to the respective case study sections  Case 1: Rural and Remote Populations Case 2: Indigenous Populations Case 3: Elderly with Frailty Case 4: First Generation Immigrants and Refugees Case 5: Low […]

2.7 Black Canadians

In this module, we will cover the experience of Black Canadian patients living with rheumatic diseases as shared with us in interviews with both patients and providers. From these interviews and available literature, we provide suggestions for how to improve rheumatology care delivery to members of this population. (This topic will take approximately 30 minutes.) […]

2.6 Sex and gender considerations

This module addresses sex and gender considerations in rheumatology care. We will first review the distinctions between sex and gender, and the impacts of discrimination on the basis of sex and gender which can influence one’s health. We will summarize approaches that can increase safety in healthcare environments, respecting an individual’s sexual orientation, gender identity […]

2.5 Persons of low socioeconomic status

Economically disadvantaged populations are widely stigmatized and marginalized in both society and the healthcare system. Experiences of trauma impact decisions to seek and maintain healthcare system interactions, and social and clinical complexities pose a burden to accessing and coordinating appointments. Other health conditions and social situations are likely to be prioritized over rheumatology care. This […]