Keywords

biologic medications, chronic autoimmune disease, evidence-based management of rheumatoid arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis

Authors

1. Salt, Elizabeth PhD, APRN
2. Crofford, Leslie MD

Abstract

Abstract: There have been numerous changes regarding evidence-based care of patients with rheumatoid arthritis, a costly, chronic, autoimmune disease. This article provides an update on the factors that affect the safe use of biologic medications in this patient population.