A rheumatologist is a doctor who specialises in the diagnosis and medical treatment of joint, muscle and bone disorders. Your GP will...
One of the key that I find as a general practitioner is to help a patient to accumulate ...
Physiotherapists are part of a team of healthcare professionals who can help you to resume or maintain an active and independent life...
A GP is really important as part of your ongoing care. The GP can actually be the key if ...
Occupational therapists (OT) can show you ways to make activities of daily living, such as cooking and showering, easier and provide...
Rheumatology I think was the first speciality to recognise the importance of the team...
Exercise physiologists specialise in designing and delivering safe and effective exercise programs for people with chronic medical...
A range of healthcare professionals may be involved in helping you manage your arthritis.
Podiatrists specialise in conditions affecting the feet and lower limbs. They may find ways to reduce the pain in your toes, knees or...
Pharmacists can help you to understand your medicines and how to take them safely and correctly.
Rheumatology nurses are nurses with a specialist knowledge in arthritis. They can provide you with education, support and advice on your...
Psychologists can teach you ways to cope with any pain and difficult emotions you feel as a result of your arthritis.
Dietitians are experts in food and nutrition. They provide advice about healthy eating, weight loss and diets...
Orthopaedic surgeons specialise in surgical treatments for problems caused by disease and injury (trauma) in the bones, joints and other...
Dozens of studies show that patients have better health outcomes when their doctors are effective, empathetic communicators.
These days more and more the role of the dietitian is that support role. With the knowledge...
Choosing a doctor is something we all need to do at different points in our lives. That's especially true when you're dealing with the pain
My role as a physiotherapist with inflammatory disease so with rheumatoid or with psoriatic...
Your general practitioner (GP or local doctor) is usually your main provider of health care. He or she should be your first point of ...
You are the most important member of your healthcare team.
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