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Why are so many recommendations included within consensus guidelines based upon low or very low quality evidence? What are some of the key overarching principles of the 2015 American College of Rheumatology guideline for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA)? What recommendations have been made specific to patients with common comorbid conditions?
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How consistently do rheumatology practices adopt practices that are in alignment with consensus guidelines?
RELEASE: MAY 15, 2017 / EXPIRES: MAY 15, 2018
EDUCAT ION A L P L A N N I N G CO M M ITTE E :
Sheree C. Carter, PhD, RN, RN-BC
Iris Zink, MSN, NP, RN-BC
Elizabeth Kirchner, CNP, RN-BC
Jacqueline Fritz, RN, MSN, CNS, RN-BC
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Assistant Professor The University of Alabama Capstone College of Nursing Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Nurse Practitioner Lansing Rheumatology Lansing, Michigan
Nurse Practitioner Cleveland Clinic Cleveland, Ohio
Critical Care and Rheumatology Specialist Medical Advancement Center Cypress, California
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