Rheumatology for Nurses

This exciting book reflects the multidisciplinary approach that has proved so beneficial to the care of the rheumatology patient. Written by well qualified members of the various professions involved in this field, the book examines the full range of treatment and care of the patient. This book will prove invaluable to nurses, occupational therapists, podiatrists, physiotherapists, social workers and dieticians.

Contributors vii

Preface ix

Chapter 1 1

Chapter 2 12

Chapter 3 46

Chapter 4 68

Chapter 5 98

Chapter 6 143

Chapter 7 186

Chapter 8 223

Chapter 9 244

Chapter 10 257

Chapter 11 272

Chapter 12 290

Index 321

Patricia le Gallez is the author of Rheumatology for Nurses: Patient Care, published by Wiley. This exciting book reflects the multidisciplinary approach that has proved so beneficial to the care of the rheumatology patient. Written by well qualified members of the various professions involved in this field, the book examines the full range of treatment and care of the patient. This book will prove invaluable to nurses, occupational therapists, podiatrists, physiotherapists, social workers and dieticians.