Associate Professor Rob Will introduces the Virtual Rheumatology Centre.

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Hello, I’m Associate Professor Rob Will, consultant Rheumatologist and Medical Director of the Virtual Rheumatology Centre. I have over 25 years of rheumatological experience and I work with a number of leading rheumatologists around Australia to ensure the information on the Virtual Rheumatology Centre is up to date and more importantly is practical, useful and relevant to both treating medical professionals and patients suffering from rheumatic conditions.

Rheumatic conditions are common in the Australian population and if left to progress can have debilitating consequences. If diagnosed early rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and lupus to name but a few of these conditions, can all be effectively treated and managed. Patients can use the Virtual Rheumatology Centre to familiarise themselves with some of the common symptoms of these conditions, so they can care for themselves and loved ones seeking advice from a health professional, before the condition has progressed.

Professionals will also find the Virtual Rheumatology Centre invaluable to stay abreast of the latest developments in the field, as a point of reference, and to ensure efficient promotion of public health issues. That is why information on the Virtual Rheumatology Centre is important for holistic patient care across all disease areas. Membership to the Virtual Medical Centre is free and is available to both Medical Professionals and health consumers to allow for your different information needs.

As a medical professional you can gain access to our secure information, provided for the medical fraternity. Members receive breaking news alerts, regular informative newsletters and medical professionals can request free posters and brochures for their waiting rooms. Just click the Join Now button on the site and become a member of the Virtual Medical Centre and become a part of a group of professionals and health consumers accessing the latest medical information.

Thanks for your time and have a great day.

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