The assessment and management of rheumatic diseases is challenging and many doctors are not confident of their abilities in this area. Those who want to rapidly learn the essentials of modern clinical rheumatology will find all the practical advice and information they need in this text. Written for senior house officers and residents in general (internal) medicine, health professionals in rheumatology, primary care doctors and medical students will also find it useful:

Up-to-date information about new therapies

Essentials of common and uncommon rheumatic diseases listed

Practical advice on selecting appropriate tests, drug prescribing and patient information

Patient-centred approach to management

Useful rheumatology websites listed

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