Preparing patients for biologic medications for dermatologic and rheumatic diseases

JAAPA : Official Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants
Benjamin J SmithVictor M McMillan

Abstract

Psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis are prevalent conditions that often require a team of primary care and specialist healthcare professionals for the most optimum patient outcomes. Primary care providers can facilitate referrals to dermatology and rheumatology specialists by obtaining the needed screening workup for patients who need treatment with immunosuppressive therapies. This article reviews tuberculosis screening, hepatitis screening, and vaccinations to be administered before patients begin biologic medications.

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