An overview of rheumatoid arthritis
Sara Burton Rheumatology nurse specialist, Frimley Park Hospital, Frimley, Surrey
Mark Lloyd Consultant rheumatologist, Frimley Park Hospital, Frimley, Surrey
This article aims to inform general nurses about the management of patients with rheumatoid arthritis. It outlines the signs and symptoms, disease processes and treatment, and highlights the importance of the nurse’s role in supporting these patients.
Nursing Standard.
20, 24, 46-49.
doi: 10.7748/ns2006.02.20.24.46.c4075
Correspondence
sara.burton@fph-tr.nhs.uk
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This article has been subject to double blind peer review
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