Rethinking the Consultation (both sides of the coin): Neurodiversity and Rheumatology Care

Have you ever considered how you can make your clinics more inclusive for neurodiverse individuals? What can we learn from our neurodiverse colleagues and patients? In the third episode of our patient voices series, consultant rheumatology nurse, Di Finney & Professor Yeliz Prior discuss the topic of neurodiversity in rheumatology care with Dr Roz Benson. This conversation considers how someone with neurodiversity may present differently in clinic, approaches to tailoring management plans and how thinking about the physical environment can help enable better care. They share communication techniques drawing on lived experience and ideas on how we can better our clinical practice.Useful resources:Disability Justice, Lived Experience & Media – Neurodiversity Voices PodcastEpisode 2 – Holly Dale & Dr Mairi Evans (Neurotypes)Episode 1, part 2 – Tani Prindiville & Dr Mairi Evans (Neurotypes)Neurotypes Podcast on Apple PodcastsThe Neurodiversity Voices Podcast (subscribe on Apple Podcasts)Thanks for listening to Talking Rheumatology! Join the conversation on X using #TalkingRheum or tweet us @RheumatologyUK.BSR is the UK's leading specialist medical society for rheumatology and MSK health professionals. To discover how we can support you in delivering the best care for your patients, visit our website.