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How can you help a patient worried about arthritis treatment?

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How can you help a patient worried about arthritis treatment?

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Ideally patient education is part of the treatment plan for arthritis, says rheumatologist Paula Rackoff, MD. In this video, she describes her approach to those hesitant about a new arthritis treatment.

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