Why You Shouldn't Be Afraid to Find a New Rheumatologist: Psoriatic-Arthritis.com

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(Resharing this article from 2022- it's such an important topic!)

People with psoriatic arthritis often face significant delays in diagnosis. Once you get that diagnosis from a rheumatologist, it's tempting to stay with them for the long haul. And sometimes, it's a great decision to stick around. But a bad or even "meh" patient-doctor relationship can hurt your care.

As a patient, you deserve to feel respected, heard, and know you're in the best hands. But if you dread seeing your doctor and feel like you're no longer receiving the best care, it's okay to find a new physician.

Read the full article on psoriatic-arthritis.com.

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