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B O O K
ABOUT ACR/ARHP EDUCATION
The American College of Rheumatology and the Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals, a
division of the ACR, are organizations of physicians, health professionals and scientists serving members
through programs, including education and research. Through these programs, the ACR and the ARHP foster
excellence in the care of people with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases. The 2011 ACR/ARHP Annual
Scientific Meeting programs have been independently planned by the ACR Committee on Education, the ACR
Annual Meeting Planning Committee, the ARHP Annual Meeting Program Committee, and the ARHP Clinical
Focus Course Task Force.
This program is sponsored by the American College of Rheumatology for educational purposes only. The
material presented is not intended to represent the only or the best methods appropriate for the medical
conditions being discussed, but rather is intended to present the opinions of the authors/presenters, which
may be helpful to other healthcare professionals. Attendees participating in this medical education program
do so with the full knowledge that they waive any claim they may have against the ACR for reliance on any
information presented during these educational activities. The ACR does not guarantee, warrant or endorse
any commercial products or services.
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
At the conclusion of the 2011 ACR/ARHP annual meeting, participants should be able to:
• identify recent developments in the diagnosis and management of patients with rheumatic diseases
• outline new technologies for the treatment of rheumatologic problems
• describe potential challenges in the delivery of care to patients with rheumatic diseases and to specify
possible solutions
• utilize new research data to improve the quality of care of patients with rheumatic diseases
• summarize recent rheumatology research findings
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