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ABC of Rheumatology, 4th Edition

ISBN: 978-1-444-35731-8

September 2011

BMJ Books

192 pages

Description
Musculoskeletal diseases are the most widespread chronic illness in the UK and one of the top 3 reasons why the over 45s visit their GP. The ABC of Rheumatology is a practical, introductory guide to the diagnosis, management and treatment of rheumatology and rheumatic diseases for the non-specialist. Providing detailed overviews of all major areas of rheumatology this fully revised fourth edition includes updated information on new treatments, therapies, evidence and guidelines.

An informative and practical source of knowledge, with highly illustrated chapters including boxed summaries, links to further information, reading and resources, this well established ABC title is an accessible reference for all primary care health professionals, GPs, junior doctors, medical students and nurses.

About the Author
Adewale Adebajo FACP, FRCP(Glasg) is Associate Director of Teaching and Honorary Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Medicine, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
Features

  • A practical guide to the diagnosis and treatment of rheumatology for the non-specialist
  • Fully revised and updated to include information on new treatments and therapies while covering the core knowledge on therapy, management and diagnosis
  • A highly illustrated, informative and practical source of knowledge offering links to further information and resources
  • An established ABC and an accessible reference for all primary care health professionals