Sources of care for the management of rheumatic problems

Topics include:

Physical examination and approach to rheumatic phenomena;

How to select and interpret tests and assessments;
How to manage specific rheumatic conditions and when to involve rheumatologists and other medical specialists;
Suction and injection of cavities. Joint pain, back pain, and weakness are common reasons people seek treatment. This care guide helps doctors organize their history and diagnosis, choose appropriate tests, and initiate treatment if necessary. The Rheumatology Physicians Handbook, endorsed by the Canadian Rheumatology Society, is an essential resource for physicians and nurse practitioners in rheumatology, internal medicine, family medicine and other physicians working in these fields. This model has been updated with the expansion of treatments, new diseases such as rheumatic diseases (such as COVID-19), and rheumatic disease-modifying anticancer drugs.