Utilizing electronic health record pre-consultation data to create a predictive algorithm for diagnosis of chronic pediatric rheumatic conditions

Utilizing the EHR to create a predictive algorithm for chronic rheumatic disease presents a promising solution to existing patient care challenges. This approach suggests that integrating such models to the referral process could help expedite access to pediatric rheumatology services. Key Points • Patient referrals to pediatric rheumatology specialists often lead to non-rheumatic diagnosis. • Patient-reported data within the electronic health record can be utilized to predict likelihood of rheumatic disease. • Electronic algorithms to predict rheumatic disease could expedite patient care access to pediatric rheumatology, which currently has a physician shortage and potentially long wait times.