Pharmaceutical Care Issues Of Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis: From Hospital To Community
by Louise Grech /
2016 / English / PDF
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This book presents concise, comprehensive summaries of topics
necessary to understand rheumatoid arthritis (RA) management,
aligned with patient needs, as a reference suitable for
practitioners and students of all levels. Special attention is paid
to the innovative RhMAT (Rheumatoid Arthritis Medication Assessment
Tool), in addition to descriptions of the pharmacological
management of RA, pharmacoeconomic and pharmacovigilance
considerations, the benefits of seamless care, and case
presentations.
This book presents concise, comprehensive summaries of topics
necessary to understand rheumatoid arthritis (RA) management,
aligned with patient needs, as a reference suitable for
practitioners and students of all levels. Special attention is paid
to the innovative RhMAT (Rheumatoid Arthritis Medication Assessment
Tool), in addition to descriptions of the pharmacological
management of RA, pharmacoeconomic and pharmacovigilance
considerations, the benefits of seamless care, and case
presentations.
Rheumatoid arthritis is one of the most common forms of
inflammatory arthritis in the world, with a prevalence of 0.5 to
1%. While no cure has yet been established, modern biotechnology
has enabled highly effective management, if treatment begins
early. However, cost and side effects, such as immune
suppression, continue to present barriers, and monitoring of
patients is pivotal to safe and effective disease
management.
Rheumatoid arthritis is one of the most common forms of
inflammatory arthritis in the world, with a prevalence of 0.5 to
1%. While no cure has yet been established, modern biotechnology
has enabled highly effective management, if treatment begins
early. However, cost and side effects, such as immune
suppression, continue to present barriers, and monitoring of
patients is pivotal to safe and effective disease
management.
Both hospital and community pharmacists are involved in RA
patient management, and have responsibilities to this patient
population. Identifying pharmaceutical care issues and
ensuring that the patients are managed in accordance to best
evidence-based medicine are paramount. Best care is delivered
when pharmacists effectively communicate with each other, the
prescribers and the multidisciplinary team members involved in
the care of the patient. This book aims to tackle the various
aspects of the management of RA patients across all the
settings.
Both hospital and community pharmacists are involved in RA
patient management, and have responsibilities to this patient
population. Identifying pharmaceutical care issues and
ensuring that the patients are managed in accordance to best
evidence-based medicine are paramount. Best care is delivered
when pharmacists effectively communicate with each other, the
prescribers and the multidisciplinary team members involved in
the care of the patient. This book aims to tackle the various
aspects of the management of RA patients across all the
settings.
