Working With Specialists: Can’t We All Just Get Along?

Rheumatologists need to encompass knowledge of various other body part functions, including the brain, eye, lung, kidney, liver, skin, bones and vascular system. However, there are instances where you might need to defer to specialists for advice and opinions, according to an article published in The Rheumatologist. 

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Being a good listener is important, so colleagues can appropriately state their own perspectives. After the perspective is given, it’s helpful to reinforce what you heard and paraphrase, so you are both on the same page. Finding a colleague with whom to start an interdisciplinary clinic can help all clinicians benefit and learn from each other and will help provide better care to patients. You could even collaborate with other clinicians or specialists for classes at medical schools, which can show peers the best ways for communication and understanding. 

SOURCE: The Rheumatologist