Rheumatology and rheumatic diseases: quality of care and outcomes prior to and during the pandemic

Please join us …

When: Tuesday, March 29, 2022, 12–1 p.m.

Where: Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86044633057, Meeting ID: 860 4463 3057. Meeting password: 112233

Who: Jessica Widdifield, PhD; Scientist, Sunnybrook Research Institute, ICES; Assistant Professor, Institute of Health Policy, Management & Evaluation

Topic: Rheumatology and rheumatic diseases: quality of care and outcomes prior to and during the pandemic

Learning objectives

1. Recognize the importance of early diagnosis and treatment on patient outcomes.
2. Describe the threats to the sustainability of the rheumatology workforce pre-pandemic & the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on access to rheumatology services.
3. Examine COVID-19 vaccine uptake & vaccine effectiveness in rheumatic disease populations.

Jessica Widdifield