What is it about?
This article describes RA and its treatment with relation to the role of healthcare assistants and assistant practitioners.
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Why is it important?
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation and swelling of various joints of the body. This results in pain and stiffness, and can produce a marked reduction of functioning, affecting daily life.
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Knowledge of this condition will assist practitioners.
Mrs Julie I Swann
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This page is a summary of: Understanding rheumatoid arthritis: causes and treatment, British Journal of Healthcare Assistants, January 2011, Mark Allen Group,
DOI: 10.12968/bjha.2011.5.1.15.
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