The pediatric rheumatology outpatient clinic - A multidisciplinary approach

Chronic diseases in general and juvenile chronic arthritis in particular are often considered as diseases which should best be treated in an interdisciplinary manner. However, the evereyday practice of a multidisciplinary team approach often remains unclear. The article outlines the different tasks and the ways of cooperation of the team in Hannover, Germany. Special emphasis is laid on the psychologist's and the social worker's part. The modern idea of a multidisciplinary team approach should be more than mere words.