He/Him; They/Them Researcher @unito Main research interest: APS, SLE, CTDs, pregnancy in RMDs, predictive modeling systems and Stats
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ALT When making decisions about medications in pregnancy, it is important to consider the impact on the mother's wellbeing and the potential risks and benefits to the fetus. Existing clinical documents (EULAR, ACR, BSR) are based on SLR and aim to guide on prescribing anti-rheumatic drugs which are compatible with the use in pregnancy. Sometimes, the advice given in these guidelines does not align with the advice given in the summary of product characteristics (SmPC) and in the patient information leaflet. This means that physicians following international guidelines/recommendations may come across conflicting information. The EULAR ReHFaP Study Group designed an electronic survey for different medical specialties aiming to explore: 1) How doctors feel about giving advice and prescribe anti-rheumatics in pregnancy and breastfeeding 2) The doctors’ perception of how their patients perceive information about medications in pregnancy and breastfeeding
