To help RA patients and their caregivers make the most of rheumatologist visits, the Arthritis Foundation offers the free Let’s Talk RA program that provides education on how to be a better patient and advocate for one’s own health – resulting in a more accurate diagnosis and more effective treatment. The program includes a communication kit with step-by-step doctor discussion tips and a symptom tracker that patients can use with their rheumatologists, as well as town hall meetings, educational podcasts and more – all at no charge. The program is designed for those who are newly diagnosed, but includes valuable information for all RA patients.

You can learn more about the Let’s Talk RA program at http://www.arthritis.org/letstalkra.php.