[Patient education in rheumatology].

Wien Med Wochenschr

Abteilung Rheumatologie, Medizinische Hochschule Hannover, BRD.

Published: June 1990

Most of the patients with rheumatic diseases do not know enough about their disease and its treatment. This may influence patient's satisfaction and compliance. Patient education is a useful approach to reduce the negative consequences of the lack of knowledge and non-compliance. Rheumatologists have recognized patient education as an important part of the long-term management of rheumatic diseases.

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