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Management of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
OBJECTIVES
The objectives of the CPG are to provide evidence-based
recommendations on the management of SLE on the following aspects:
• diagnosis and assessment
• treatment
• monitoring
• referral
CLINICAL QUESTIONS
Refer to Appendix 2
TARGET POPULATION
Inclusion Criteria
• All adult patients suspected or diagnosed with SLE
Exclusion Criteria
• Drug-induced lupus
• Overlap syndrome
• Mixed connective tissue disease
TARGET GROUP/USERS
This document is intended to guide healthcare professionals and
relevant stakeholders in primary and secondary/tertiary care of the
management of SLE in adults including:
• healthcare professionals (doctors, pharmacists and allied health
professionals)
• medical students and trainees
• policymakers
• professional organisations
• patients, caregivers and their advocates
HEALTHCARE SETTINGS
Primary and secondary/tertiary care settings
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