The communication GAP between patients and clinicians and the importance of patient reported outcomes in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus.

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) imposes a great burden on the lives of patients. Patients' and physicians' concerns about the disease diverge considerably. Physicians focus on controlling disease activity to prevent damage accrual, while patients focus on symptoms that impact on Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL).