Resources
Following is a list of additional resources for health care providers.
ILLUMINATING LUPUS
This lupus awareness video was developed to help non-rheumatology providers serving American Indian and Alaska Native communities recognize lupus signs and symptoms.
LUPUS IS NOT A ZEBRA
This video assists health care professionals to recognize potential lupus symptoms and make appropriate referrals to rheumatologists.
THE ROLE OF PERSPECTIVES IN LUPUS CARE
This four-part video series examines how unconscious biases in the thinking of both patients and physicians impacts the diagnosis and treatment of lupus. Essays, quizzes, and additional resources are included.
SICK AND TIRED OF BEING SICK AND TIRED
This data-based vignette provides a real world example of how patient care can be impacted by cultural differences.
CULTURAL AND LINGUISTIC COMPETENCY SELF-ASSESSMENT
The National Center for Cultural Competence at Georgetown University offers a variety of online self-assessments intended to heighten awareness of the importance of cultural and linguistic competence in various health care settings.
CULTURALLY AND LINGUISTICALLY APPROPRIATE SERVICES E-LEARNING COURSES
Explore the Office of Minority Health’s free continuing education e-learning programs designed for physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, promotores de salud, heath care administrators and other providers to learn about culturally and linguistically appropriate services (CLAS).
PEDIATRIC TO ADULT LUPUS TRANSITION CARE TOOLKIT
The ACR has developed a toolkit to help providers assist in the transition of young adult lupus patients phasing out of their pediatric rheumatologists practice to an adult rheumatologist.
SCHOOL NURSE RESOURCES
Given the crticiality of continued care for persons with lupus, ACR created the following resources to assist School Nurses support students, their families, and the student’s healthcare team in caring for the student with lupus.