CAPA’s very own Laurie Proulx attended and presented at this year’s Canadian Rheumatology Association annual meeting. She presented with researchers, patient leaders, and rheumatologists at the following sessions:

• Thursday, February 9 – Workshop 2H: How to integrate evidence into interprofessional rheumatology practice? From clinical practice guidelines to shared decision making (1:45 – 2:45 p.m.) with Dr. Karine Toupin April, Natasha Trehan (Take a Pain Check Foundation) and Dr. Elizabeth Stringer. They have developed two infographics about shared decision making based on the results of an informal survey of people with arthritis. Click on this link to view the full workshop presentation.

• Friday, February 10 – Workshop 3G: From Egg to the Baby: Supporting Women with Rheumatic Diseases in their reproductive journey (11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.) with Dr. Mary da Vera and Dr. Neda Amiri. Click on this link to view the full workshop presentation.