There are a number
of sources for guidelines. The guidelines outlined on this site are
chiefly focusing on rheumatology. For advice on professional or general
nursing issues you should see:
the Nursing and Midwifery Council website (www.nmc-uk.org)
and the Royal College of Nursing (www.rcn.org.uk)
or the Chief Nursing Officers website at www.doh.gov.uk.
The Royal
College of Nursing (Rheumatology Forum)
Guidelines on Biologics, subcutaneous methotrexate administration,
Standards and charters for rheumatology nurse care. Some guidelines are
accessible from the website without holding RCN Membership. www.rcn.org.uk
The British Society of Rheumatology
Guidelines on disease modifying drugs monitoring, vaccination and other
medical aspects of rheumatology care. www.rheumatology.org.uk
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The Primary Care Rheumatology Society
Guidelines on the management of Osteoarthritis and Osteoporosis. www.pcrsociety.org.uk
Department of Health & NHS
Modernisation Agency
www.doh.gov.uk
For
European Guidelines in rheumatology (www.eular.org)
There are recommendations for nurses caring for patients with
inflammatory arthritis; Eular.Role of the nurse
2019pdf
Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Alliance
The Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Alliance (ARMA) are an umbrella
organisation of patient groups and healthcare professionals from all
disciplines providing care to those with musculoskeletal conditions.
www.arma.uk.net
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The National Institute of Health and Clinical Excellence. Guidance on
drug therapies reviewed by NICE, commissioning toolkits and other
useful information particularly for England and Wales. There are
benchmarking and audit tools, key guidance documents and valuable
patient information leaflets in relation to guidance. www.nice.org.uk
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updated October 2020
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