Rheumatology Nursing - A Creative Approach, 2nd Edition has been extensively updated to keep abreast of the rapidly changing specialty, rheumatology. One of the primary nursing challenges is to work in partnership with the patient and their family through various stages of the illness, and to help them to maintain a good quality of life. In addition to the whole range of nursing skills required, nurses need an in-depth knowledge of the musculoskeletal system, the immune system and the different diseases and treatments. Rheumatology Nursing - A Creative Approach, 2nd Edition will provide nurses with this key knowledge. Rheumatology Nursing - A Creative Approach, 2nd Edition in written in four sections. The emphasis is on addressing the patients' problems, assessing the effects of the disease both on the body and psychologically and suggesting treatments best suited to the individual patient. The book encourages nurses to work in partnership with the patients and their carers, adopting a holistic approach to care. This engaging new updated edition is intended primarily for nurses working at post-basic level, it will also be useful to pre-registered nurses and for those, undertaking continuing nurse education. Rheumatology Nursing - A Creative Approach, 2nd Edition covers the needs of all nurses involved with rheumatology patients both in hospital and at home.