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CPD – In review: Rheumatoid arthritis

CPD – In review: Rheumatoid arthritis

Module Summary

Lecturer-practitioner in rheumatology nursing Catharine Thwaites takes you through how to carry out an in-depth disease review for rheumatoid arthritis 

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Key learning points

This module will update you on doing a rheumatoid arthritis review, including:

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  • Reviewing medication
  • How often and what to monitor
  • Managing flare-ups
  • Involving the multidisciplinary team

Author

Catharine Thwaites is a lecturer-practitioner in rheumatology nursing at Keele University

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Lecturer-practitioner in rheumatology nursing Catharine Thwaites takes you through how to carry out an in-depth disease review for rheumatoid arthritis