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Resources for You and Your Patients

Stay up to date on the latest lupus information, research, and clinical guidelines and find resources for your patients.

Thank you for all you do to care for people with lupus.

Whether you are a physician, nurse, or other health care professional, we know the importance of having the latest information at your fingertips. The Lupus Foundation of America is proud to provide health care professionals with credible up-to-date resources to help you better identify, diagnose and manage your patients. We also have resources available to share with your patients that can complement your medical care.

Resources to Share with Your Patients

The Lupus Foundation of America collaborates with experts to provide clear, easy-to-use information, programs and resources that help people with lupus navigate every step of their journey. Watch the following video for an overview of services and find links to downloadable fact sheets, toolkits and other patient resources below.

Lupus Fact Sheets

Our fact sheets covering the most frequent questions about lupus are available in English, Spanish and Chinese, and can be downloaded as a PDF right from your computer.

Understanding Lupus Fact Sheet

Learning about lupus is an important first step to managing the disease. Download printable PDF in: English | Español | 在这里下载

Diagnosing Lupus Fact Sheet

Understand the steps to obtain an accurate lupus diagnosis. Download printable PDF in: English | Español | 在这里下载

Treating Lupus Fact Sheet

How to work with doctors to find the best treatment plan. Download printable PDF in: English | Español | 在这里下载

Coping With Lupus Fact Sheet

Learn strategies to help lighten the burden of lupus and maintain a fulfilling life. Download printable PDF in: English | Español |在这里下载

Living With Lupus Fact Sheet

Develop healthy habits and navigate the challenges that arise while living with lupus. Download printable PDF in: English | Español在这里下载

Lupus and the Body Fact Sheets

The following fact sheets explain how lupus affects specific organs and systems in the body. They are available in English, Spanish and Chinese, and can be downloaded as a PDF right from your computer.

Lupus Toolkits

The following toolkits are available as downloadable PDFs and provide guidance, support and advice for people affected by lupus, including those in school and care partners.

Health Insurance Guide for People with Lupus

Health insurance is complicated and difficult to understand, especially if you need specific care for your lupus or if you’re helping someone with lupus navigate their care. This guide can help clear up some of that confusion by explaining what health insurance is and how getting the right health insurance can help with managing lupus. Download printable PDF in: English | Español

Lupus and School Toolkit

Our Lupus and School Toolkit provides tips for parents on communicating with schools about lupus, a template to customize a letter to discuss adjustments, assistance, and any other issues. Download printable PDF in: English | Español | 在这里下载

School Survival Guide for Teens with Lupus

Lupus can be a lot to deal with on top of the demands of middle and high school. The School Survival Guide for Teens with Lupus provides tips to help teens take charge of their health and manage their symptoms at school. Download printable PDF in: English | Español | 在这里下载

Toolkit for Caregivers

Our Toolkit for Caregivers is designed to provide caregivers with guidance, support and advice.  It covers topics such as self-care and setting limits, managing finances and legal matters for your loved one. It includes a daily care plan template, problem-solving tips, helpful forms, templates for tracking vital information and more. Download printable PDF in: English | Español

Interested in sharing the Lupus Foundation of America's programs and services in your office? Printable PDFs are available to download below:

 

We're here to help.

Our health education specialists are specially trained to provide people affected by lupus with free non-medical support, disease education, information and helpful resources. 

If you are a health care professional and have questions or would like more information, please email HCPinfo@lupus.org.