The ACR and ARHP have prepared information for patients about 30 rheumatic diseases and 12 rheumatic conditions, about the caregivers who treat patients with arthritis, and about several common medications used to treat rheumatic diseases.
Roles of the Rheumatology Health Care Team:
For many patients, care from an interdisciplinary team offers the best results in treating rheumatic diseases. These briefing papers outline the role of many health professionals you might come into contact with as a patient.