Patient Education - Health Care Providers

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.

Briefing papers on caregivers:

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.

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Topic	Date Updated	Author(s)	Language
The Role of the Advanced Practice Nurse	2008-06	Practice & Membership and Executive Committee	English
The Role of Interdisciplinary Team Management	2008-06	Practice & Membership and Executive Committee	English
The Role of the Occupational Therapist	2008-06	Practice & Membership and Executive Committee	English
The Role of the Physical Therapist	2008-06	Practice & Membership and Executive Committee	English
The Role of the Physician Assistant	2008-06	Practice & Membership and Executive Committee	English
The Role of the Psychologist	2008-06	Practice & Membership and Executive Committee	English
The Role of the Registered Nurse	2008-06	Practice & Membership and Executive Committee	English
The Role of the Rheumatologist	2002-10	Professional Papers Task Force	English
The Role of the Social Worker	2008-06	Practice & Membership and Executive Committee	English
What is a Rheumatologist?	--	--	English
¿Qué es un reumatólogo? - Español	--	--	Español