A nurse practitioner rheumatology clinic.

The author describes the background to the establishment of nurse practitioner clinics at Leeds General Infirmary, which combine the skills of nurses with medical input to provide care for rheumatology patients. The model used is based on patient knowledge, and the author stresses that one of the primary functions of the nurse practitioner is that of educator. She also highlights the importance of research within the nurse practitioner role and concludes that nurses can deliver high quality care from nurse-led rheumatology clinics.