[Current state, goals and quality standards of outpatient care in rheumatology: position paper of the Professional Association of German Rheumatologists (BDRh)].

This article describes the current state of outpatient treatment in rheumatology and demonstrates which quality projects, such as treatment contracts, outpatient specialized medical treatment (ASV), digitalization and training as specialized rheumatological assistant (RFA), have been created in order to ensure the treatment of our patients. Furthermore, standards are defined that can guarantee a contemporary and guideline-conform treatment in outpatient rheumatological units. As an example it is an affirmation of the Professional Association of German Rheumatologists (BDRh) for ensuring optimal care for all rheumatology patients through early or emergency rheumatology clinics, treat to target, appropriate delegation of medical duties and diversification of treatment, thus an assurance of the quality and comprehensive treatment in rheumatology. The important topic of safeguarding the next generation of rheumatologists, which is indispensable for this, is also discussed. PMID: 32926218 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Zeitschrift fur Rheumatologie - Category: Rheumatology Authors: Tags: Z Rheumatol Source Type: research