Adolescent and Young Adult Rheumatology In Clinical Practice

Download or read book Adolescent and Young Adult Rheumatology In Clinical Practice written by Janet E. McDonagh and published by Springer. This book was released on 2019-02-06 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This concise guide takes a practical approach to adolescent and young adult (AYA) rheumatology, aiming to cover the needs of any healthcare professional dealing with young people aged 10-24 years. Each chapter contains key management points for readers to readily access disease-specific management as well as highlighting specific AYA issues which differ from pediatric and adult practice. The coverage is comprehensive but concise and designed to act as a primary reference tool for subjects across the field of rheumatology. The book is designed for pediatric/adult rheumatologists, primary care physicians, nurses, allied health professionals and other professionals to understand each topic covered and to take a practical approach to delivering developmentally appropriate rheumatology health care.