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Rapid Access Early Inflammatory Arthritis: RFL
NCL WideProvided By
The rapid access early inflammatory arthritis service at RFL offers ultrasound imaging of hands and wrists for suspected early inflammatory or rheumatoid arthritis, rheumatology clinical nurse support, education, and DMARD blood-monitoring clinic follow-ups. For enquiries, email Rheumatology RFH at rf-tr.rheumatologyadmin@nhs.net or Rheumatology BH at rf-tr.rheumatologybarnetadmin@nhs.net.
How to Refer
Rheumatology Specialist Registrars
If urgent advice is required, contact the rheumatology specialist registrars using the number above (x38491, bleep 1806 or 1807).
EMIS form
Referral methods: e-RS
Complete the relevant referral EMIS form and send via e-RS.
- Early Inflammatory Arthritis & Inflammatory Back Pain Referral – RFH
- Early Inflammatory Arthritis Referral – RFH
Where to find the form
- NCL Global Documents > MSK-Rehab-Physio-Podiatry
Resources
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