Tips for Making Difficult Medical Decisions with Nurse Practitioner Kori Dewing

Kori and Cheryl discuss ways to approach assessing the risks versus benefits of medications from the "shared decision making" model. They also explore how insurance barriers in the United States can make medication decisions all the more complex. Kori shares her tips for getting prescription medication support, as well as her words of wisdom for diagnosed patients. The conversation concludes with a discussion of the latest research developments Kori is most excited about in the world of rheumatology.

Episode at a glance:

• What is an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP)? What is the role of the nurse practitioner on the rheumatology team?
• Tips for making medical decisions: Kori explains how she helps her patients assess the risks of treating (like medication side effects) versus the risks of undertreating (like disease progression).
• What to do if you have insurance barriers to medication: Kori discusses insurance barriers and gives tips including copay cards, patient assistance programs, ways to proactively research medication costs, and what the deal is with prior authorizations and specialty pharmacies
• Advocacy: Cheryl and Kori discuss how patients can support reforms to healthcare through sharing their stories
• Newly Diagnosed: Kori’s words of wisdom for newly diagnosed patients
• Latest research developments: What recent innovations in the field of rheumatology Kori is most excited about?

Medical disclaimer:

All content found on Arthritis Life public channels was created for generalized informational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Episode Sponsors

Rheum to THRIVE, a community support & education program Cheryl created to help people with rheumatic disease go from overwhelmed, confused and alone to confident, supported and connected. Join the waitlist for the next group, which starts in September 2022!

Rheumatoid Arthritis Roadmap, a self-paced online course Cheryl created that teaches you how to confidently manage your physical, social and emotional life with rheumatoid arthritis.

For full episode details including a Transcript:

Go to the Arthritis Life Website at: www.MyArthritisLife.Net

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.