Abstract:In Medellin, the outpatient pediatric rheumatology service started formally at mid 2002. Misdiagnosis has negative consequences, it is important patients are referred in a timely manner. Aim: To evaluate patterns of referral, degree of agreement and the diagnostic accuracy by referring physicians of the outpatient service of pediatric rheumatology at the Hospital San Vicente de Paul and, Pablo Tobón Uribe. Methods: Retrospective agreement study. Patients under age 18, referred with suspected rheumatic diseases… Show more
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