Journal of Orthopaedic Nursing
Volume 9, Issue 2 , Pages 64-76, May 2005

Immunogenetics and rheumatoid arthritis: A review for orthopaedic nurses

  • James A. Rankin, RN, RNT, ACNP, BSc (Hons), MSc, PhD (Associate Professor and Acute Care Nurse Practitioner)

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Faculty of Nursing, University of Calgary, 2500 University Drive NW, Calgary, Alta., Canada T2N 1N4

Editor’s comments Genetics and immunology are increasingly taking on a pivotal and major importance in health care. Linking these to Rheumatoid Arthritis emphasises the significance. Some readers will find this article very comprehensive but it is not intended that all aspects should be fully understood it is the principles that are of import particularly in future health care development. However, expert nurses in the field will find the detail relevant and enlightening.

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PII: S1361-3111(05)00016-6

doi:10.1016/j.joon.2005.02.001

Journal of Orthopaedic Nursing
Volume 9, Issue 2 , Pages 64-76, May 2005

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