Rheumatoid arthritis: symptoms, diagnosis, and management
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Rheumatoid arthritis is the most common inflammatory joint disease that requires specialist care and a multidisciplinary team. The relief of symptoms, preservation of joint function, prevention of joint damage and deformity, maintenance of an acceptable lifestyle and patient education are the main goals of nursing management and the nurse plays a pivotal role within the multidisciplinary team, ensuring the highest quality of care.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2004
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Taking the initiative on diabetes
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Annual planning of choice and care as well as treatment for self-management of diabetes would be launched under the scheme 'Year of Care' (YoC).
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2007
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