Learning from 15 years of Multidisciplinary Lupus Clinic

Title : Learning from 15 years of Multidisciplinary Lupus Clinic

Abstract:

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is a multisystem autoimmune disease. For the past 15 years I have run a multidisciplinary monthly lupus clinic with consultant colleagues in Rheumatology and Nephrology with close working relationships to the Oral Medicine Department and Fetomaternal Medicine unit in our local maternity hospital. 80% of SLE patients will have cutaneous involvement at some point during the course of their disease and I will present the common and uncommon cutaneous presentations of SLE. A combined multidisciplinary lupus clinic allows for shared decision making with colleagues and results in fewer hospital visits for SLE patients. A dedicated clinic allows for streamlined investigation protocols. Treatment of SLE depends on which are the predominant organs involved in the disease and usually require a combination of several medications, collaboration with colleagues allows for the best combination to be decided on in this complex disease.

Biography:

Dr. Wynne graduated from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland in 1997. She is a Consultant Dermatologist in St. James's Hospital since 2008 and is Head of the Department of Dermatology in St James’s Hospital. She has teaching and examining roles as Clinical Lecturer in Trinity College Dublin. Dr. Wynne has a special interest in Lupus and Connective Disease and runs the Multi-disciplinary Lupus Clinic in St James's Hospital with consultant colleagues in Rheumatology, Nephrology and Oral Medicine.