Rheumatology:
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.
• What is a Rheumatologist? • The Role of the Advanced Practice Nurse • The Role of the Registered Nurse
• The Role of the Occupational Therapist • The Role of the Physical Therapist • The Role of the Social Worker
• The Role of Interdisciplinary Team Management • The Role of the Psychologist • The Role of the Rheumatologist

Information About Medications

This new information for patients describes some of the most common medications being used in rheumatologic care.

• Azathioprine • Leflunomide
• Biologics • Methotrexate
• Cyclophosphamide • Minocycline
• Cyclosporine • Mycophenolate
• Gold • NSAIDs
• Hydroxychloroquine • Sulfasalazine
   

For more information regarding rheumatology please visit these other resources:
www.wisconsinmedicalsociety.org
www.webmd.com
www.ama-assn.org
www.rheumatology.org