Further assistance Further advice and clinical practice support
Medical Practitioners
Refer to a medical practitioner and/or other members of the care team as appropriate. We have prepared an example referral letter template[.docx 16kB].
Additional Websites
Refer to consumer evidence-informed websites such as:
- Arthritis Australia and its associated Empowered website
- The Australian Physiotherapy Association’s Choose Physio website
- Educative patient information directories such Patient.info
- painHEALTH
- Musculoskeletal Australia
- Medicare’s Chronic medical condition assistance
Books
Arthritis WA has developed a consumer reference guide for people living with rheumatoid arthritis, and their families: A Practical Guide to Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Clinical Practice Guidelines
Refer to clinical practice guidelines such as the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines and Therapeutic Guidelines Limited. The NICE website also has information for consumers.
Phone support for clinicians and consumers
Musculoskeletal Australia operates a Musculoskeletal Helpline for consumers and clinicians. The helpline is staffed by rheumatology-trained nurses and volunteers and is available during business hours Monday to Friday on toll free: 1800 263 265 or helpline@msk.org.au.