ONLINE REGISTRATION FORM

Welcome to the registration site for Handling the Hard Questions: What Our Patients Are Asking Us About Rheumatoid Arthritis. You will receive an electronic CONFIRMATION of your registration within 48 hours of receipt.



To register please select a location:
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Chima Brazilian Steakhouse
2400 East Las Olas Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
VIP Room


6:00–7:00 PM Registration
7:00–8:30 PM Scientific Session

Thursday, February 11, 2010
Donovan's Steak & Chop House
Gaslamp Quarter
570 K Street
San Diego, CA 92101
VIP Room

6:00–7:00 PM Registration
7:00–8:30 PM Scientific Session

Thursday, March 11, 2010
Maggiano’s Little Italy
Lincoln Square
10455 Northeast 8th Street
Bellevue, WA 98004
Di Carlo Room

6:00–7:00 PM Registration
7:00–8:30 PM Scientific Session

Thursday, March 25, 2010
Westin Waltham Boston
70 3rd Avenue
Waltham, MA 02451
Lincoln Room


6:00–7:00 PM Registration
7:00–8:30 PM Scientific Session

Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Arizona Inn
2200 East Elm Street
Tucson, AZ 85719
Safari Room

6:00–7:00 PM Registration
7:00–8:30 PM Scientific Session

Thursday, April 29, 2010
W Minneapolis–The Foshay
821 Marquette Avenue
Minneapolis MN, 55403
Focus Room–Second Floor


6:00–7:00 PM Registration
7:00–8:30 PM Scientific Session


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As part of this unique educational activity, each individual who registers for this activity will have a chance to guide the direction of the educational content by completing a short questionnaire located below.

This questionnaire will allow you to choose the two (2) educational modules you feel would be of most personal benefit. You will also have the opportunity to submit challenging questions that have recently been posed to you by patients and their families for potential inclusion in this live activity.

We ask that you please take a few minutes to complete this survey so that you can provide your valuable input to help us maximize the educational value of this activity.

Thank you in advance for your contribution, and we look forward to seeing you soon!

*These fields are required in order to complete your registration.

1. Of the following three topics related to the management of rheumatoid arthritis, which one would be of most interest to you at your upcoming live activity (choose 1)?
 
Lifestyle Considerations in Rheumatoid Arthritis: Helping Our Patients Help Themselves
This presentation will include an overview of risk factors of RA and key lifestyle issues that impact patients’ quality of life, including smoking, diet, and exercise
 
Quality Improvements in Rheumatology Nursing: Measuring the Progression of Disease
This presentation will focus on the clinical utility of disease activity measures such as the DAS28 and Health Assessment Questionnaire (HAQ) as well as a discussion of how to apply them into clinical practice
 
Dealing With and Managing Pain in RA
This presentation will cover the pathophysiology of pain in RA and discuss why pain management is such an important issue for rheumatology nurses.
 
2. Of the following three topics related to the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, which one would be of most interest to you at your upcoming live activity (choose 1)?
 
Infusion and Injection Site Reactions: What to Watch Out For
This presentation will focus on preparing for and treating common adverse reactions to biologic infusions and injections used to treat RA.
 
Biologic Therapy in RA: Where Are We Now and Where Are We Going?
This presentation will cover the history of biologic therapy in RA , focusing on current agents used to treat the disease as well as those on the horizon that may significantly improve patient health
 
Live From the Major Meetings: How Does New Data Presented Impact the World of Rheumatology Nursing?
This presentation will provide a detailed overview of new data presented at the 2009 meeting of the American College of Rheumatology, along with other relevant meetings, that is of interest to rheumatology nurses
 
 3. In the last 2 weeks, what question have you been asked by a patient with RA or a patient's family that you had trouble answering? Feel free to list as many questions as you would like.
 
 
 4. Are there any additional questions regarding the treatment and management of patients with RA about which you would be interested in getting opinions from your nurse colleagues? If so, please list them here.
 


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