National Early Inflammatory Arthritis Audit

National Early Inflammatory Arthritis
HQIP 10 October 2019

• The first annual report of the National Early Inflammatory Arthritis audit. The audit assesses seven key metrics of care provided for people with new symptoms of arthritis attending rheumatology services for the first time:

1. How quickly do primary care health professionals refer people suspected to have inflammatory arthritis?
2. How soon after referral are people seen in secondary care?
3. How long does it take to start treatment?
4. Do patients receive timely education about their condition?
5. Are treatment targets set and agreed?
6. Do patients have access to emergency advice?
7. Are annual reviews taking place?