Rheumatology Guidebook

This handbook is designed to simplify the assessment and management of the patient with a rheumatic complaint, describing the practical methods which rheumatologists use every day. The doses, adverse effects and monitoring for complications are described, as is deciding when and how to use drugs.

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Rheumatology Guidebook explains how to diagnose the cause of a rheumatic complaint quickly and accurately. The algorithmic, step-by-step approach guides you through a consultation, from asking specific questions, to performing an examination and using the results obtained to make a rapid diagnosis - often on the patient's first visit. By following the clear guidelines given here, even a non-specialist will be able to make quick and accurate diagnoses.