The place of pediatric rheumatology in India.
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2010-09
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Abstract Rheumatology is a relatively new specialty in the
field of Pediatrics in India where there are only a few
centres of excellence. Awareness about these conditions in
childhood is lacking and patients are often referred late
resulting in poor long term outcomes. This article highlights
the needs of the paediatric rheumatology patients which are
complex and should encompass both acute and chronic care
and also plan a smooth transition to the adult rheumatology
world. In the year 2010, attaining remission is the goal for
every child with a rheumatologic disorder, which is seldom
achieved for the Indian pediatric rheumatologic patient. The
article discusses the reasons for poor awareness, the current
outcome for these patients and details the burden of disease
in India. The health care delivery system and finally the
way forward have been discussed.
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Pediatric rheumatology, Service provision
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Sawhney Sujata, Manners Prudence. The place of pediatric rheumatology in India. Indian Journal of Pediatrics. 2010 Sept; 77(9): 993-996.