Multidisciplinary Lupus Nephritis Clinic Reduces Time to Renal Biopsy and Improves Care Quality.

Shivani GargTripti SinghSarah E PanzerBrad C AstorChristie M Bartels

Published in: ACR open rheumatology (2022)

Wait times to diagnose LN decreased by 40% and higher quality measure performance was noted after establishing an LN MDC. Systemic and social barriers predicted delays in diagnosis that may be addressed by MDCs.

Keyphrases

quality improvement
healthcare
primary care
palliative care
mental health
ultrasound guided
pain management
fine needle aspiration