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. 1990 May;36:991-993, 1006.

Psychosocial Aspects of Rheumatic Diseases

Edith Jones
PMCID: PMC2280455  PMID: 21233974

Abstract

Chronic diseases have major effects on all aspects of a person's life. The physician should be aware of the psychosocial issues and responses commonly occurring during the course of chronic rheumatic disease. Management strategies are designed to help the patient and family cope successfully with the effects of the disease. Children with arthritis and their families present special problems in attaining their full potentials as they grow up. Compliance with treatment can be improved by education. A team approach involving physicians, allied health professionals, the patient, and the family is desirable for an optimal outcome.

Keywords: family medicine, psychology, rheumatology, social work

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