Treatment of the Rheumatic Diseases: Companion to Kelley's Textbook of Rheumatology

Thoroughly revised and updated, this New Edition contains brand new information on diagnosis as well as a full range of management options in adults and children. Includes new chapters on rheumatoid arthritis * 19 new chapters on the management of rheumatic conditions * discussions of rheumatic conditions associated with pregnancy * updated drug information * new color illustrations * and much more!

Updated information on the latest treatments and options for Rheumatoid Arthritis

New chapters on medical documentation in an era of third party review, and pain and psychological management for the patient with a chronic illness

Expanded coverage of pregnancy issues and complications

All of the latest approved and unapproved uses of drugs.

New chapters on difficult to diagnose and treat conditions such as joint pain in the dialysis/transplant patient, and reflex

sympathetic dystrophy

New colour illustrations in the chapters on diagnosis and the dermatologic manifestations of disease

International group of authors

Ideal for both specialists and primary care physicians