J Rheumatol
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Care partnerships between family physicians and rheumatologists.
To describe care partnerships between family physicians and rheumatologists. ⋯ Almost two-thirds of family physicians have rheumatology care partnerships, according to our definition. In this partnership, establishing adequate communication and shorter waiting time seem of paramount importance to family physicians. A balanced sharing of responsibilities and patients' preferences are also valued. Although many physicians reported adequate communication and clear and appropriate balance of responsibilities in their current interactions with rheumatologists, there appears to be room for improvement.