Rheumatology

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Providing Flexible Rheumatology Solutions for NHS Trusts

Your Medical Services offers tailored Rheumatology Services to assist NHS Trusts in managing increasing demand for the diagnosis and treatment of rheumatic diseases. Our insourcing solutions cover Outpatient, Diagnostic, and Treatment pathways, offering comprehensive support or targeted assistance where required. We seamlessly integrate with each Trust’s infrastructure, ensuring efficient delivery of care without placing additional strain on permanent teams.

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How We Support Rheumatology Pathways

We collaborate with NHS Trusts to provide specialist expertise and additional capacity in key areas of rheumatology, including:

  • Outpatient Rheumatology Clinics: Supporting outpatient consultations for patients with conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, ankylosing spondylitis, and other autoimmune and inflammatory conditions. Our Rheumatologists and Specialist Nurses help Trusts reduce waiting lists and improve access to care for patients requiring long-term management of chronic conditions.
  • Diagnostic Rheumatology Services: Enhancing diagnostic capacity with services such as blood tests, joint aspiration, and imaging (X-ray, MRI, and ultrasound). Our Specialist Teams work to manage diagnostic backlogs and ensure that patients receive timely and accurate diagnoses, helping to prevent disease progression.
  • Treatment and Infusion Services: Offering support for biologic therapy infusions, DMARD management, and steroid injections, ensuring that patients receive their necessary treatments without delays. Our Rheumatology Specialists provide expertise in the administration and monitoring of these therapies, helping Trusts manage complex treatment pathways.
  • Post-Treatment Monitoring and Follow-Up Care: Assisting Trusts with follow-up appointments and ongoing monitoring to ensure the effectiveness of treatments and prevent complications. Our Consultants, Nurses, and Support Staff ensure continuity of care for rheumatology patients while alleviating pressure on in-house teams.

Our multidisciplinary teams, including Rheumatologists, Specialist Nurses, and Support Staff, work in partnership with NHS Trusts to provide efficient and high-quality rheumatology services.

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Step 1

We will work with you to identify available capacity within the department on weekdays, evenings and weekends.

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Step 2

Next, we will collaborate with you to produce a Trust-specific operation policy that details all local policies, procedures and patient pathways.

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Step 3

A team of Consultants, Nurses and Support Staff will then be handpicked by us and approved by you to work in your Trust.
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Step 4

Our team will carry out the service to reduce waiting times and patient backlogs.

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Step 5

Following the first week, we will review the service with you and, if necessary, make any required adjustments.

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Step 6

Weekly telephone calls and monthly conference service review calls will be established, so we can ensure the quality of service remains high and allow two-way feedback going forward.

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Maximising Efficiency in Rheumatology Services

Your Medical Services offers flexible insourcing solutions, including weekend and out-of-hours clinics, to help NHS Trusts manage the increasing demand for rheumatology services. Our services are tailored to fit within the available infrastructure and resources of each Trust, ensuring that care is delivered efficiently without overloading permanent staff. This flexible approach helps Trusts reduce waiting lists, meet diagnostic and treatment targets, and maintain a high standard of care.

Our ability to provide these services depends on each Trust’s infrastructure and resources, allowing us to create solutions tailored to specific operational needs.

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