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Tips for Making Difficult Medical Decisions with Nurse Practitioner Kori Dewing

Episode Summary

Rheumatology Nurse Practitioner Kori Dewing, ARNP shares her tips from over two decades helping patients navigate complex medical decisions. She also delineates the role and scope of practice of advanced registered nurse practitioners on the rheumatology team.

Episode Notes

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.

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