title: Positive attitude will aid treatment. A guide to rheumatoid arthritis.
abstract: Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic destructive disease which can result in deformity and disability. While treatment can do much to aid sufferers, support and encouragement are equally vital to instil a positive attitude.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Waterlow
mesh_terms: D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000451:nursing* / Q000523:psychology; D001294:Attitude to Health; D006801:Humans; D010353:Patient Education as Topic