Abstract
The guideline from the Dutch College of General Practitioners regarding the early diagnosis and treatment of rheumatoid arthritis is in agreement with present concepts in rheumatology that emphasise a small window of opportunity for the effective treatment of (early) rheumatoid arthritis. Aggressive treatment of early rheumatoid arthritis is indicated, including early referral from the general practitioner to the rheumatologist.
| Translated title of the contribution | The practice guideline 'Rheumatoid arthritis' (first revision) from the Dutch College of General Practitioners; a response from the perspective of rheumatology |
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| Original language | Dutch |
| Pages (from-to) | 557-558 |
| Number of pages | 2 |
| Journal | Nederlands Tijdschrift voor Geneeskunde |
| Volume | 148 |
| Issue number | 12 |
| Publication status | Published - 20 Mar 2004 |