RheuMilan New frontiers of research and innovation about rheumatology
Comparing models of care in different European countries and learning from each other. Despite being part of the same EULAR family and sharing guidelines, research projects and cohorts of patients, several differences in the management of rheumatic patients across European countries exist. This is mostly related to administrative issues, financial burden and local rules according to regional legislation and circumstances. However, the needs of the patients and the aspirations of the clinicians are same. The aim of this meeting is to explore what we do similarly, what do we do differently and what we can learn from each other in order to improve models of care and implement standards of treatment of rheumatic patients across Europe. At its first edition, RheuMilan2019 will promote an exchange of views and interaction across models of care in Rheumatology of three European countries – specifically Italy, France, United Kingdom – with a special focus on topic areas such as early arthritis, osteoporosis, spondyloarthritis, transition from pediatric to adult rheumatology. Practical management aspects and a number of challenging and clinically relevant issues encountered in daily practice will be addressed. The importance of translational research and scientific collaboration across European countries will be also highlighted. We believe this meeting will generate productive interaction and discussion among experts and participants on key issues that affect the daily practice in Rheumatology. Milan, located at the heart of Europe, with his vibrant atmosphere and its historical vocation to intercultural exchanges, represents the ideal setting to host this event with the aim to share clinical experiences and promote future collaborations.