[Guidelines for assessment of patients with connective tissue diseases]

Z Rheumatol. 2002 Dec;61(6):652-60. doi: 10.1007/s00393-002-0465-8.
[Article in German]

Abstract

Guidelines for assessments of connective tissue diseases in social jurisdiction and for insurance are not available in Germany. This article is a guideline reflecting published data, modern therapy and actual prognosis. In addition, help for interpretation and examples are given.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents / adverse effects
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents / therapeutic use
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / adverse effects
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / therapeutic use
  • Connective Tissue Diseases / classification
  • Connective Tissue Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Connective Tissue Diseases / drug therapy
  • Critical Pathways*
  • Disability Evaluation*
  • Eligibility Determination / legislation & jurisprudence
  • Expert Testimony / legislation & jurisprudence*
  • Female
  • Germany
  • Humans
  • Immunosuppressive Agents / administration & dosage
  • Immunosuppressive Agents / adverse effects
  • Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / classification
  • Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / diagnosis
  • Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / drug therapy
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Patient Care Team / legislation & jurisprudence*
  • Prognosis
  • Rehabilitation, Vocational
  • Social Security / legislation & jurisprudence
  • Steroids
  • Work Capacity Evaluation

Substances

  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal
  • Immunosuppressive Agents
  • Steroids