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Part1: for board certified rheumatologists: do you think it is ok for doctors who do not specialize in rheumatology to advise early and newly
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Yes : Their initial evaluation will help decide if the patient needs to see a rheumatologist. This will facilitate early referral to the rheumatologist.
Answered 4/16/2014
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