Is modern rheumatology missing something important? In this UnabridgedMD Live, Dr. Isabelle Amigues sits down with Dr. Anna Lafian, an integrative rheumatologist in Glendale, California, to discuss why caring for patients involves more than medications, lab results, and disease activity scores.
Modern rheumatology has made remarkable advances in treatment and research. But people living with autoimmune and inflammatory conditions may still experience fatigue, pain, brain fog, and challenges that aren't fully reflected in their lab results.
So how can we better care for the whole person?
Dr. Isabelle and Dr. Lafian explore the importance of individualized care, the physician-patient relationship, and the often-overlooked roles of sleep, stress, nutrition, and emotional well-being. They also discuss how insurance-based healthcare can limit appointment time, why physician burnout matters, and how direct specialty care may create more room for meaningful conversations.
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The goal isn't to choose between modern medicine and whole-person care. It's to consider how evidence-based treatments and a deeper understanding of each patient can work together.
At UnabridgedMD, we believe patients deserve thoughtful, personalized rheumatology care that considers their symptoms, goals, concerns, and quality of life.
Join the conversation: Do you feel your healthcare team considers the whole person—or does the conversation mostly focus on your symptoms and lab results? Share your experience in the comments.
Learn more about UnabridgedMD and our approach to direct specialty care.
This conversation is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for individualized medical advice. Discuss treatment, supplements, fasting, or vagus nerve stimulation with your qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your care.
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