title: Rheumatoid arthritis. 2: Exploring treatment options to achieve early control and remission.
abstract: This second in a two part unit on rheumatoid arthritis discusses its impact on patients and treatment and management options. Part 1 examined the background of the condition, signs and symptoms and diagnostic tests.
authors.affiliation: School of Nursing and Midwifery, Keele University and Staffordshire Rheumatology Centre.
authors.forename: Cath
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Thwaites
authors.forename: Andrew
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Finney
mesh_terms: D000700:Analgesics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000627:therapeutic use; D018501:Antirheumatic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D017281:Cost of Illness; D042241:Early Diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D007155:Immunologic Factors / Q000627:therapeutic use; D009720:Nurse Clinicians; D024802:Nurse's Role; D010348:Patient Care Team / Q000458:organization & administration; D018579:Patient Selection; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D012074:Remission Induction
chemical_list: D000700:Analgesics; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; D018501:Antirheumatic Agents; D007155:Immunologic Factors