Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 2-3pm ET                           Pricing: Free for Members and Non-Members

Please note that this session is not accredited for continuing pharmacy education credit.

Program Description

Studies have identified social, structural and socioeconomic factors that may contribute to both health inequities and optimal care for patients living with lupus. At a high-level, these factors include, but are not limited to social, economic, and environmental. Lupus is a disease of progressive, and often irreversible, organ damage that is more common in women of childbearing age and non-white populations. Lupus nephritis (LN) is a severe complication of lupus that may lead to significant chronic kidney disease and potentially end stage kidney disease (ESKD). African American patients with LN are at a higher risk of developing ESKD. Variability in patient symptoms can complicate and delay disease diagnosis and treatment. Therefore, early and accurate diagnosis and testing are key strategies in providing optimal patient care. Evaluation of the needs of the affected community through an interdisciplinary and integrated care management approach may address the gap in inequitable access to care. The presentation and roundtable discussion will be structured to help understand what strategies can be implemented to support patients that do not have access to optimal and equitable care.

Learning Objectives

• Discuss strategies for optimal care in lupus.
• Understand health disparities associated with lupus.
• Review approaches to manage care and implement treatment plans.

This webinar is sponsored, developed, and presented by the sponsor. The content of this Science & Innovation Webinar and opinions expressed by the presenters are those of the sponsor or presenters and not of AMCP.

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