The Proposal of the Croatian Society for Rheumatology for the treatment of adult rheumatoid arthritis patients with biologics, 2013
Authors:
Đurđica Babić-Naglić, Branimir Anić, Nada Čikeš, Srđan Novak, Simeon Grazio, Jadranka Morović-Vergles, Tatjana Kehler, Daniela Marasović-Krstulović, Sonja Milanović, Marino Hanih, Porin Perić, Tonko Vlak, Kristina Potočki, Božidar Ćurković
Summary
Standardized approach to the patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is one of the requirements of good clinical practice. Croatian Society for Rheumatology (HRD) of Croatian Medical Association (HLZ) updated the Proposed treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) with biologic agents in line with recent findings in rheumatology for the last 3 years. By complying with the agreed standards of treatment we can avoid malpractice and irrational consumption, and to the most patients provide a greater chance for a favorable outcome.