Practice Resources
For Physicians
| Source | Description | Link |
|---|---|---|
| American College of Rheumatology | Clinical Tools & Guidelines | https://rheumatology.org/ |
| Centers for Disease Control & Prevention | Information on Treating and Managing Arthritis | https://www.cdc.gov/arthritis/healthcare/treating_arthritis.html |
| Medscape | Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Treatment & Management with links to related RA conditions | https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/331715-treatment |
| Patient Education | ||
| UpToDate |
Offers two types of patient education materials: The Basics — Answers the 4 or 5 key questions a patient might have about a given condition. These articles are best for patients who want a general overview and who prefer short, easy-to-read materials. Beyond the Basics: longer, more sophisticated, and more detailed. These articles are best for patients who want in-depth information and are comfortable with some medical jargon |
https://www.uptodate.com/contents/rheumatoid-arthritis-treatment-beyond-the-basics |
| Johns Hopkins Arthritis Center | Rheum.TV is an informational platform created to educate patients living with a rheumatic disease. Five videos are specific to RA. | https://www.hopkinsarthritis.org/arthritis-info/rheumatoid-arthritis/ra-treatment/ |
| Family Doctor.org | Overview of RA | https://familydoctor.org/condition/rheumatoid-arthritis/ |
For Patients
| Source | Description | Link |
|---|---|---|
| American College of Rheumatology | Resources aimed to educate the patients and caregivers in deepening the understanding of the impact of these diseases, thereby ensuring those who suffer from their effects receive the proper treatment to enhance their quality of life. [Available in Spanish] | https://rheumatology.org/patient-information |
| Arthritis Society: Patient Journey | Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) can impact your ability to carry out daily activities. This patient journey will help you better understand how to manage your symptoms, practice self-management techniques and inform your follow up appointments with your healthcare provider. | https://arthritis.ca/treatment/your-patient-journey/rheumatoid-arthritis-en |
| National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases | Provides an overview of the condition, diagnosis, treatment, and next steps. [Available in several languages] | https://www.niams.nih.gov/health-topics/rheumatoid-arthritis |
| Centers for Disease Control & Prevention | Provides an overview of the condition, diagnosis, treatment, risk factors, and treatment | https://www.cdc.gov/arthritis/basics/rheumatoid-arthritis.html |
| Mayo Clinic | Covers symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment. Short video on when to see a doctor. | https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/rheumatoid-arthritis/symptoms-causes/syc-20353648 |
| WebMD | RA Patient Support Communities | https://www.webmd.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/rheumatoid-arthritis-resources-1 |
