THE VOCATIONAL IMPLICATION OF 2 COMMON RHEUMATIC DISEASES

Chronic health conditions often create substantial problems in terms o f vocational planning. Lack of counselor understanding regarding issue s related ib to chronicity, particularly disorders exhibiting patterns of remission-relapse, may hinder placement and employment. This artic le discusses the medical, functional, and vocational implications of t wo common rheumatic diseases, Rheumatoid Arthritis and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus. Vocational planning interventions and job accommodation s related to ADA are highlighted.