Advance and unmet need of health care for patients with rheumatoid arthritis in the German population--results from the German Rheumatoid Arthritis Population Survey (GRAPS)

Abstract

Health care for RA patients has improved significantly since the last German RA survey in 1989. However, DMARD prescription still does not meet clinical recommendations, specifically in RF-negative patients. Since seronegative RA is a treatable disease, this group should not be overlooked.