Australian Paediatric Rheumatology Group standards of care for the management of juvenile idiopathic arthritis

Abstract

This standards document outlines accepted standards of management for children, adolescents and young adults with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) in Australia. This document acknowledges that the chronic inflammatory arthritis conditions (JIA) in childhood are different diseases from inflammatory arthritis in adults and that specific expertise is required in the care of children with arthritis.

Keywords: Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis; guideline; management standard..