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Revista Colombiana de Reumatología
Print version ISSN 0121-8123
Abstract
MEDINA, Yimy F. and RUIZ, Álvaro J.. Diagnostic error as a scientific and ethical challenge in establishing the activity of rheumatoid arthritis. Rev.Colomb.Reumatol. [online]. 2022, vol.29, n.2, pp.125-130. Epub Feb 22, 2023. ISSN 0121-8123.
Introduction:
The articular examination is an essential part of the physical examination of the patient with rheumatoid arthritis, since it gives information about the disease status at a given time and allows monitoring of its evolution over time. Despite the importance of the physical examination of the joints, it is noteworthy that there is no standardized technique.
Methods:
This paper aims to frame a discussion on whether standardization of the joint examination is justified, presenting arguments for and against.
Results and discussion:
The paper raises several arguments about diagnostic error as a scien-tific and ethical challenge in establishing the activity of rheumatoid arthritis.
Conclusion:
It is time to adopt a standardized physical joint examination technique that allows better assessment of the inflammatory activity status of the disease, avoids risks resultant from poor disease status classification, adheres to ethical principles and does not incur unnecessary expenses. Failure to do so would have scientific, economic, ethical, and public health implications.
Keywords : Rheumatoid Arthritis Disease progression Physical examination Standardization.