Flare management pathways enable patients to report symptoms digitally, supporting real-time triage so those who need urgent review are prioritised, while others are reassured and supported to self-manage.
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Rheumatology | Flare management
Know which calls need a clinician before the phone rings
Traditional flare helplines are often overwhelmed with non-urgent calls, delaying access for patients who need clinical input. Digital flare management captures key symptom data, routes patients to the right support, and ensures clinicians focus on genuine flares at the right time.
- Reduce pressure on flare lines
- Redirect non-urgent queries to self-care resources and guidance, reducing unnecessary calls from patients.
- Identify and flag flares earlier
- Collect pain, stiffness, fatigue and function data in real time to flag patients needing review.
- Focus clinical time where it matters
- Surface patients requiring intervention and integrate data into the EPR, streamlining clinical workflows.
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